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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.10, 38,412.15 and 24,150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.10, 38,412.15 and 24,150.10 is: 36,225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.10 : 38,412.15 = 24,150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.10/38,412.15 = 24,150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.10x = 38,412.15 × 24,150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.10x = 927,657,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,657,263.72/25,608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,225.15

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