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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,730.40, 38,595.60 and 24,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,730.40, 38,595.60 and 24,175.20 is: 36,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,730.40 : 38,595.60 = 24,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,730.40/38,595.60 = 24,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,730.40x = 38,595.60 × 24,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,730.40x = 933,056,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,056,349.12/25,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,262.80

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