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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,888.20, 38,861.10 and 24,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,888.20, 38,861.10 and 24,196.20 is: 36,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,888.20 : 38,861.10 = 24,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,888.20/38,861.10 = 24,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,888.20x = 38,861.10 × 24,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,888.20x = 940,290,947.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,290,947.82/25,888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,321.22

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