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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704.96, 38,531.52 and 24,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704.96, 38,531.52 and 24,590.40 is: 36,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704.96 : 38,531.52 = 24,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704.96/38,531.52 = 24,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704.96x = 38,531.52 × 24,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704.96x = 947,505,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,505,489.41/25,704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,860.80

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