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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,911.85, 38,882.13 and 24,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,911.85, 38,882.13 and 24,029.66 is: 36,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,911.85 : 38,882.13 = 24,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,911.85/38,882.13 = 24,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,911.85x = 38,882.13 × 24,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,911.85x = 934,324,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,324,371.07/25,911.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,057.80

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