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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.43, 38,289.08 and 24,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.43, 38,289.08 and 24,263.58 is: 36,390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.43 : 38,289.08 = 24,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.43/38,289.08 = 24,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.43x = 38,289.08 × 24,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.43x = 929,029,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,029,964.26/25,529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,390.56

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