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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,789.51, 38,684.47 and 24,530.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,789.51, 38,684.47 and 24,530.37 is: 36,795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,789.51 : 38,684.47 = 24,530.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,789.51/38,684.47 = 24,530.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,789.51x = 38,684.47 × 24,530.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,789.51x = 948,944,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,944,362.35/25,789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,795.75

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