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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,703.78, 38,449.05 and 24,129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,703.78, 38,449.05 and 24,129.14 is: 36,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,703.78 : 38,449.05 = 24,129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,703.78/38,449.05 = 24,129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,703.78x = 38,449.05 × 24,129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,703.78x = 927,742,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,742,647.45/25,703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,093.63

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