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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.84, 38,131.56 and 24,895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.84, 38,131.56 and 24,895.05 is: 37,006.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.84 : 38,131.56 = 24,895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.84/38,131.56 = 24,895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.84x = 38,131.56 × 24,895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.84x = 949,286,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,286,949.78/25,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,006.58

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