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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,857.20, 38,814.60 and 24,165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,857.20, 38,814.60 and 24,165.20 is: 36,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,857.20 : 38,814.60 = 24,165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,857.20/38,814.60 = 24,165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,857.20x = 38,814.60 × 24,165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,857.20x = 937,962,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,962,571.92/25,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,274.72

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