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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.28, 38,657.68 and 24,459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.28, 38,657.68 and 24,459.92 is: 36,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.28 : 38,657.68 = 24,459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.28/38,657.68 = 24,459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.28x = 38,657.68 × 24,459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.28x = 945,563,760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,563,760.19/25,936.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,457.19

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