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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,619.54, 38,171.73 and 24,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,619.54, 38,171.73 and 24,187.14 is: 36,037.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,619.54 : 38,171.73 = 24,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,619.54/38,171.73 = 24,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,619.54x = 38,171.73 × 24,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,619.54x = 923,264,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,264,977.55/25,619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,037.53

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