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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.84, 38,783.06 and 24,012.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.84, 38,783.06 and 24,012.25 is: 36,198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.84 : 38,783.06 = 24,012.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.84/38,783.06 = 24,012.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.84x = 38,783.06 × 24,012.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.84x = 931,268,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,268,532.49/25,726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,198.33

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