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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.72, 38,320.60 and 24,699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.72, 38,320.60 and 24,699.84 is: 36,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.72 : 38,320.60 = 24,699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.72/38,320.60 = 24,699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.72x = 38,320.60 × 24,699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.72x = 946,512,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,512,688.70/25,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,992.34

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