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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.80, 38,200.20 and 24,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.80, 38,200.20 and 24,008.80 is: 36,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.80 : 38,200.20 = 24,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.80/38,200.20 = 24,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.80x = 38,200.20 × 24,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.80x = 917,140,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,140,961.76/25,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.20

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