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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.98, 38,251.62 and 24,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.98, 38,251.62 and 24,738.30 is: 36,889.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.98 : 38,251.62 = 24,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.98/38,251.62 = 24,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.98x = 38,251.62 × 24,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.98x = 946,280,051.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,280,051.05/25,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,889.16

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