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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,619.30, 38,171.35 and 24,186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,619.30, 38,171.35 and 24,186.90 is: 36,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,619.30 : 38,171.35 = 24,186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,619.30/38,171.35 = 24,186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,619.30x = 38,171.35 × 24,186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,619.30x = 923,246,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,246,625.32/25,619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,037.15

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