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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,762.86, 38,683.53 and 24,494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,762.86, 38,683.53 and 24,494.24 is: 36,778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,762.86 : 38,683.53 = 24,494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,762.86/38,683.53 = 24,494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,762.86x = 38,683.53 × 24,494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,762.86x = 947,523,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,523,764.58/25,762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,778.67

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