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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764.72, 38,686.26 and 24,496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,764.72, 38,686.26 and 24,496.11 is: 36,781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764.72 : 38,686.26 = 24,496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764.72/38,686.26 = 24,496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764.72x = 38,686.26 × 24,496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764.72x = 947,662,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,662,880.45/25,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,781.42

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