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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.84, 38,708.46 and 24,728.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.84, 38,708.46 and 24,728.96 is: 36,840.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.84 : 38,708.46 = 24,728.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.84/38,708.46 = 24,728.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.84x = 38,708.46 × 24,728.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.84x = 957,219,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,219,959.00/25,982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,840.47

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