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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,899.83, 38,923.79 and 24,144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,899.83, 38,923.79 and 24,144.77 is: 36,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,899.83 : 38,923.79 = 24,144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,899.83/38,923.79 = 24,144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,899.83x = 38,923.79 × 24,144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,899.83x = 939,805,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,805,836.35/25,899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,286.18

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