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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.30, 38,466.45 and 24,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.30, 38,466.45 and 24,672.30 is: 37,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.30 : 38,466.45 = 24,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.30/38,466.45 = 24,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.30x = 38,466.45 × 24,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.30x = 949,055,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,055,794.34/25,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,008.45

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