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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,747.13, 38,514.06 and 24,172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,747.13, 38,514.06 and 24,172.49 is: 36,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,747.13 : 38,514.06 = 24,172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,747.13/38,514.06 = 24,172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,747.13x = 38,514.06 × 24,172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,747.13x = 930,980,596.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,980,596.03/25,747.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,158.62

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