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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.20, 38,440.80 and 24,643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.20, 38,440.80 and 24,643.05 is: 36,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.20 : 38,440.80 = 24,643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.20/38,440.80 = 24,643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.20x = 38,440.80 × 24,643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.20x = 947,298,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,298,556.44/25,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,964.58

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