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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.90, 38,493.45 and 24,644.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.90, 38,493.45 and 24,644.70 is: 37,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.90 : 38,493.45 = 24,644.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.90/38,493.45 = 24,644.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.90x = 38,493.45 × 24,644.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.90x = 948,659,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,659,527.22/25,623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,022.45

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