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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,750.28, 38,432.36 and 24,068.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,750.28, 38,432.36 and 24,068.78 is: 35,922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,750.28 : 38,432.36 = 24,068.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,750.28/38,432.36 = 24,068.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,750.28x = 38,432.36 × 24,068.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,750.28x = 925,020,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,020,017.72/25,750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,922.72

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