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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.94, 38,536.68 and 24,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.94, 38,536.68 and 24,201.52 is: 36,367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.94 : 38,536.68 = 24,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.94/38,536.68 = 24,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.94x = 38,536.68 × 24,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.94x = 932,646,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,646,231.75/25,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,367.65

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