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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,710.35, 38,458.87 and 24,135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,710.35, 38,458.87 and 24,135.71 is: 36,103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,710.35 : 38,458.87 = 24,135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,710.35/38,458.87 = 24,135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,710.35x = 38,458.87 × 24,135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,710.35x = 928,231,880.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,231,880.61/25,710.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,103.44

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