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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.44, 38,666.88 and 24,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.44, 38,666.88 and 24,274.80 is: 36,311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.44 : 38,666.88 = 24,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.44/38,666.88 = 24,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.44x = 38,666.88 × 24,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.44x = 938,630,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,630,778.62/25,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,311.46

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