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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.40, 38,693.10 and 24,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.40, 38,693.10 and 24,240.20 is: 36,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.40 : 38,693.10 = 24,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.40/38,693.10 = 24,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.40x = 38,693.10 × 24,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.40x = 937,928,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,928,482.62/25,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,360.30

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