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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.55, 38,204.03 and 24,140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.55, 38,204.03 and 24,140.78 is: 36,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.55 : 38,204.03 = 24,140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.55/38,204.03 = 24,140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.55x = 38,204.03 × 24,140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.55x = 922,274,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,274,771.62/25,598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,028.40

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