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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,624.40, 38,491.22 and 24,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,624.40, 38,491.22 and 24,126.30 is: 36,240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,624.40 : 38,491.22 = 24,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,624.40/38,491.22 = 24,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,624.40x = 38,491.22 × 24,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,624.40x = 928,650,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,650,781.40/25,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,240.89

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