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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.58, 38,863.26 and 24,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.58, 38,863.26 and 24,258.60 is: 36,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.58 : 38,863.26 = 24,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.58/38,863.26 = 24,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.58x = 38,863.26 × 24,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.58x = 942,768,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,768,279.04/25,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,402.32

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