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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,712.83, 38,462.61 and 24,138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,712.83, 38,462.61 and 24,138.19 is: 36,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,712.83 : 38,462.61 = 24,138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,712.83/38,462.61 = 24,138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,712.83x = 38,462.61 × 24,138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,712.83x = 928,417,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,417,788.08/25,712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,107.18

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