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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.84, 38,289.69 and 24,263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.84, 38,289.69 and 24,263.99 is: 36,391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.84 : 38,289.69 = 24,263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.84/38,289.69 = 24,263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.84x = 38,289.69 × 24,263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.84x = 929,060,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,060,463.81/25,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,391.17

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