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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.80, 38,414.70 and 24,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.80, 38,414.70 and 24,151.80 is: 36,227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.80 : 38,414.70 = 24,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.80/38,414.70 = 24,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.80x = 38,414.70 × 24,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.80x = 927,784,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,784,151.46/25,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,227.70

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