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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.87, 38,913.98 and 24,157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.87, 38,913.98 and 24,157.46 is: 36,297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.87 : 38,913.98 = 24,157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.87/38,913.98 = 24,157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.87x = 38,913.98 × 24,157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.87x = 940,062,915.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,062,915.29/25,898.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,297.45

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