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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.47, 38,492.33 and 24,992.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.47, 38,492.33 and 24,992.07 is: 37,429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.47 : 38,492.33 = 24,992.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.47/38,492.33 = 24,992.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.47x = 38,492.33 × 24,992.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.47x = 962,003,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,003,005.82/25,701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,429.88

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