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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.06, 38,649.60 and 24,331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.06, 38,649.60 and 24,331.68 is: 36,239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.06 : 38,649.60 = 24,331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.06/38,649.60 = 24,331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.06x = 38,649.60 × 24,331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.06x = 940,409,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,409,699.33/25,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,239.21

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