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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.33, 38,156.13 and 24,911.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.33, 38,156.13 and 24,911.58 is: 37,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.33 : 38,156.13 = 24,911.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.33/38,156.13 = 24,911.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.33x = 38,156.13 × 24,911.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.33x = 950,529,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,529,484.99/25,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,031.22

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