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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,823.40, 38,735.10 and 24,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,823.40, 38,735.10 and 24,268.20 is: 36,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,823.40 : 38,735.10 = 24,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,823.40/38,735.10 = 24,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,823.40x = 38,735.10 × 24,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,823.40x = 940,031,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,031,153.82/25,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,402.30

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