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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,655.46, 38,423.65 and 24,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,655.46, 38,423.65 and 24,768.44 is: 37,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,655.46 : 38,423.65 = 24,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,655.46/38,423.65 = 24,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,655.46x = 38,423.65 × 24,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,655.46x = 951,693,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,693,869.61/25,655.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,095.18

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