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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,749.28, 38,430.86 and 24,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,749.28, 38,430.86 and 24,067.78 is: 35,921.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,749.28 : 38,430.86 = 24,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,749.28/38,430.86 = 24,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,749.28x = 38,430.86 × 24,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,749.28x = 924,945,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,945,447.78/25,749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.22

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