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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618.54, 38,170.24 and 24,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618.54, 38,170.24 and 24,186.14 is: 36,036.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618.54 : 38,170.24 = 24,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618.54/38,170.24 = 24,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618.54x = 38,170.24 × 24,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618.54x = 923,190,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,190,768.47/25,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,036.04

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