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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,714.33, 38,464.86 and 24,139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,714.33, 38,464.86 and 24,139.69 is: 36,109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,714.33 : 38,464.86 = 24,139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,714.33/38,464.86 = 24,139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,714.33x = 38,464.86 × 24,139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,714.33x = 928,529,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,529,796.29/25,714.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,109.43

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