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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.84, 38,711.44 and 24,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.84, 38,711.44 and 24,730.96 is: 36,843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.84 : 38,711.44 = 24,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.84/38,711.44 = 24,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.84x = 38,711.44 × 24,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.84x = 957,371,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,371,074.18/25,984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,843.45

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