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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.40, 38,491.20 and 24,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.40, 38,491.20 and 24,643.20 is: 37,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.40 : 38,491.20 = 24,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.40/38,491.20 = 24,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.40x = 38,491.20 × 24,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.40x = 948,546,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,546,339.84/25,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,020.20

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