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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,749.65, 38,431.43 and 24,068.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,749.65, 38,431.43 and 24,068.14 is: 35,921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,749.65 : 38,431.43 = 24,068.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,749.65/38,431.43 = 24,068.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,749.65x = 38,431.43 × 24,068.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,749.65x = 924,972,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,972,911.48/25,749.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.76

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