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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,787.49, 38,684.84 and 24,369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,787.49, 38,684.84 and 24,369.35 is: 36,557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,787.49 : 38,684.84 = 24,369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,787.49/38,684.84 = 24,369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,787.49x = 38,684.84 × 24,369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,787.49x = 942,724,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,724,422.92/25,787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,557.44

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