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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.32, 38,360.96 and 24,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.32, 38,360.96 and 24,376.32 is: 36,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.32 : 38,360.96 = 24,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.32/38,360.96 = 24,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.32x = 38,360.96 × 24,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.32x = 935,099,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,099,036.47/25,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,401.72

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