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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.88, 38,678.22 and 24,575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.88, 38,678.22 and 24,575.16 is: 36,842.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.88 : 38,678.22 = 24,575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.88/38,678.22 = 24,575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.88x = 38,678.22 × 24,575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.88x = 950,523,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,523,445.02/25,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,842.17

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