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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,712.11, 38,461.51 and 24,137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,712.11, 38,461.51 and 24,137.47 is: 36,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,712.11 : 38,461.51 = 24,137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,712.11/38,461.51 = 24,137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,712.11x = 38,461.51 × 24,137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,712.11x = 928,363,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,363,543.78/25,712.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,106.08

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