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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,643.43, 38,418.93 and 24,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,643.43, 38,418.93 and 24,099.48 is: 36,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,643.43 : 38,418.93 = 24,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,643.43/38,418.93 = 24,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,643.43x = 38,418.93 × 24,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,643.43x = 925,876,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,876,235.16/25,643.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,105.79

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