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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,722.62, 38,776.71 and 24,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,722.62, 38,776.71 and 24,008.04 is: 36,192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,722.62 : 38,776.71 = 24,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,722.62/38,776.71 = 24,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,722.62x = 38,776.71 × 24,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,722.62x = 930,952,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,952,804.75/25,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,192.00

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