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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618.30, 38,169.86 and 24,185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618.30, 38,169.86 and 24,185.90 is: 36,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618.30 : 38,169.86 = 24,185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618.30/38,169.86 = 24,185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618.30x = 38,169.86 × 24,185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618.30x = 923,172,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,172,286.59/25,618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,035.66

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