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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,915.80, 38,873.70 and 24,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,915.80, 38,873.70 and 24,166.20 is: 36,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,915.80 : 38,873.70 = 24,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,915.80/38,873.70 = 24,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,915.80x = 38,873.70 × 24,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,915.80x = 939,429,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,429,608.94/25,915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.30

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