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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.88, 38,607.36 and 24,528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.88, 38,607.36 and 24,528.16 is: 36,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.88 : 38,607.36 = 24,528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.88/38,607.36 = 24,528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.88x = 38,607.36 × 24,528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.88x = 946,967,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,967,503.26/25,752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,771.32

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