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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.80, 38,198.70 and 24,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.80, 38,198.70 and 24,007.80 is: 36,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.80 : 38,198.70 = 24,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.80/38,198.70 = 24,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.80x = 38,198.70 × 24,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.80x = 917,066,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,066,749.86/25,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.70

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