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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.89, 38,567.07 and 24,253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.89, 38,567.07 and 24,253.79 is: 36,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.89 : 38,567.07 = 24,253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.89/38,567.07 = 24,253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.89x = 38,567.07 × 24,253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.89x = 935,397,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,397,423.86/25,669.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,439.48

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