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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,821.20, 38,760.60 and 24,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,821.20, 38,760.60 and 24,129.20 is: 36,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,821.20 : 38,760.60 = 24,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,821.20/38,760.60 = 24,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,821.20x = 38,760.60 × 24,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,821.20x = 935,262,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,262,269.52/25,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,220.71

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