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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.48, 38,445.61 and 24,126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.48, 38,445.61 and 24,126.84 is: 36,090.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.48 : 38,445.61 = 24,126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.48/38,445.61 = 24,126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.48x = 38,445.61 × 24,126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.48x = 927,571,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,571,165.03/25,701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,090.18

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