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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,648.83, 38,476.31 and 24,249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,648.83, 38,476.31 and 24,249.15 is: 36,376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,648.83 : 38,476.31 = 24,249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,648.83/38,476.31 = 24,249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,648.83x = 38,476.31 × 24,249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,648.83x = 933,017,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,017,691.39/25,648.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,376.62

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