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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.84, 38,926.80 and 24,146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.84, 38,926.80 and 24,146.78 is: 36,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.84 : 38,926.80 = 24,146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.84/38,926.80 = 24,146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.84x = 38,926.80 × 24,146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.84x = 939,956,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,956,875.70/25,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,289.19

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