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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.70, 38,743.35 and 24,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.70, 38,743.35 and 24,117.70 is: 36,203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.70 : 38,743.35 = 24,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.70/38,743.35 = 24,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.70x = 38,743.35 × 24,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.70x = 934,400,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,400,492.30/25,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,203.46

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