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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,900.88, 38,916.98 and 24,159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,900.88, 38,916.98 and 24,159.46 is: 36,300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,900.88 : 38,916.98 = 24,159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,900.88/38,916.98 = 24,159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,900.88x = 38,916.98 × 24,159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,900.88x = 940,213,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,213,221.63/25,900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,300.44

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