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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.28, 38,572.46 and 24,881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.28, 38,572.46 and 24,881.16 is: 37,341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.28 : 38,572.46 = 24,881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.28/38,572.46 = 24,881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.28x = 38,572.46 × 24,881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.28x = 959,727,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,727,548.85/25,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,341.62

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