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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,645.40, 38,468.10 and 24,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,645.40, 38,468.10 and 24,090.20 is: 36,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,645.40 : 38,468.10 = 24,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,645.40/38,468.10 = 24,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,645.40x = 38,468.10 × 24,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,645.40x = 926,704,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,704,222.62/25,645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,135.30

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