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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.40, 38,822.70 and 24,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.40, 38,822.70 and 24,793.80 is: 37,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.40 : 38,822.70 = 24,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.40/38,822.70 = 24,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.40x = 38,822.70 × 24,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.40x = 962,562,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,562,259.26/25,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,245.96

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