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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711.11, 38,460.02 and 24,136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711.11, 38,460.02 and 24,136.47 is: 36,104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711.11 : 38,460.02 = 24,136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711.11/38,460.02 = 24,136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711.11x = 38,460.02 × 24,136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711.11x = 928,288,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,288,998.25/25,711.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,104.59

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