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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,824.83, 38,732.99 and 24,143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,824.83, 38,732.99 and 24,143.67 is: 36,211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,824.83 : 38,732.99 = 24,143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,824.83/38,732.99 = 24,143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,824.83x = 38,732.99 × 24,143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,824.83x = 935,156,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,156,407.95/25,824.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,211.53

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