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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,747.79, 38,515.04 and 24,173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,747.79, 38,515.04 and 24,173.15 is: 36,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,747.79 : 38,515.04 = 24,173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,747.79/38,515.04 = 24,173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,747.79x = 38,515.04 × 24,173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,747.79x = 931,029,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,029,525.74/25,747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,159.60

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