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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.40, 38,501.04 and 24,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.40, 38,501.04 and 24,270.08 is: 36,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.40 : 38,501.04 = 24,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.40/38,501.04 = 24,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.40x = 38,501.04 × 24,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.40x = 934,423,320.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,423,320.88/25,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,406.48

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