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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,916.24, 38,888.69 and 24,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,916.24, 38,888.69 and 24,034.04 is: 36,064.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,916.24 : 38,888.69 = 24,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,916.24/38,888.69 = 24,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,916.24x = 38,888.69 × 24,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,916.24x = 934,652,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,652,331.01/25,916.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,064.35

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