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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.40, 38,421.60 and 24,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.40, 38,421.60 and 24,404.80 is: 36,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.40 : 38,421.60 = 24,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.40/38,421.60 = 24,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.40x = 38,421.60 × 24,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.40x = 937,671,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,671,463.68/25,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,607.20

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