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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,749.65, 38,431.42 and 24,068.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,749.65, 38,431.42 and 24,068.15 is: 35,921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,749.65 : 38,431.42 = 24,068.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,749.65/38,431.42 = 24,068.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,749.65x = 38,431.42 × 24,068.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,749.65x = 924,973,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,973,307.44/25,749.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.78

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