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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.29, 38,507.58 and 24,137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.29, 38,507.58 and 24,137.18 is: 36,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.29 : 38,507.58 = 24,137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.29/38,507.58 = 24,137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.29x = 38,507.58 × 24,137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.29x = 929,464,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,464,197.29/25,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,257.22

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