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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,748.13, 38,515.55 and 24,173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,748.13, 38,515.55 and 24,173.49 is: 36,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,748.13 : 38,515.55 = 24,173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,748.13/38,515.55 = 24,173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,748.13x = 38,515.55 × 24,173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,748.13x = 931,055,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,055,262.77/25,748.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,160.11

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