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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,484.40, 38,184.76 and 24,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,484.40, 38,184.76 and 24,512.40 is: 36,728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,484.40 : 38,184.76 = 24,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,484.40/38,184.76 = 24,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,484.40x = 38,184.76 × 24,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,484.40x = 936,000,111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,000,111.02/25,484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,728.36

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