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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,652.40, 38,435.40 and 24,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,652.40, 38,435.40 and 24,097.20 is: 36,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,652.40 : 38,435.40 = 24,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,652.40/38,435.40 = 24,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,652.40x = 38,435.40 × 24,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,652.40x = 926,185,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,185,520.88/25,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,105.22

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