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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,594.05, 38,197.32 and 24,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,594.05, 38,197.32 and 24,136.28 is: 36,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,594.05 : 38,197.32 = 24,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,594.05/38,197.32 = 24,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,594.05x = 38,197.32 × 24,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,594.05x = 921,941,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,941,208.28/25,594.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,021.70

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