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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.89, 38,571.57 and 24,256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.89, 38,571.57 and 24,256.79 is: 36,443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.89 : 38,571.57 = 24,256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.89/38,571.57 = 24,256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.89x = 38,571.57 × 24,256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.89x = 935,622,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,622,280.60/25,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,443.98

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