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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,749.78, 38,431.61 and 24,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,749.78, 38,431.61 and 24,068.28 is: 35,921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,749.78 : 38,431.61 = 24,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,749.78/38,431.61 = 24,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,749.78x = 38,431.61 × 24,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,749.78x = 924,982,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,982,750.33/25,749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.97

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