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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.20, 38,687.10 and 24,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.20, 38,687.10 and 24,080.20 is: 36,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.20 : 38,687.10 = 24,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.20/38,687.10 = 24,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.20x = 38,687.10 × 24,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.20x = 931,593,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,593,105.42/25,772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,147.21

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