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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.80, 38,233.20 and 24,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.80, 38,233.20 and 24,279.20 is: 36,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.80 : 38,233.20 = 24,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.80/38,233.20 = 24,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.80x = 38,233.20 × 24,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.80x = 928,271,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,271,509.44/25,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,418.80

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