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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,650.83, 38,479.31 and 24,251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,650.83, 38,479.31 and 24,251.15 is: 36,379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,650.83 : 38,479.31 = 24,251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,650.83/38,479.31 = 24,251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,650.83x = 38,479.31 × 24,251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,650.83x = 933,167,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,167,518.71/25,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,379.62

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