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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,753.88, 38,608.86 and 24,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,753.88, 38,608.86 and 24,529.16 is: 36,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,753.88 : 38,608.86 = 24,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,753.88/38,608.86 = 24,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,753.88x = 38,608.86 × 24,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,753.88x = 947,042,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,042,904.36/25,753.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,772.82

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