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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.65, 38,435.91 and 24,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.65, 38,435.91 and 24,071.14 is: 35,926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.65 : 38,435.91 = 24,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.65/38,435.91 = 24,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.65x = 38,435.91 × 24,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.65x = 925,196,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,196,074.55/25,752.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,926.24

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