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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.84, 38,787.58 and 24,015.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.84, 38,787.58 and 24,015.26 is: 36,202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.84 : 38,787.58 = 24,015.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.84/38,787.58 = 24,015.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.84x = 38,787.58 × 24,015.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.84x = 931,493,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,493,818.47/25,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,202.86

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