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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,951.06, 38,651.09 and 24,332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,951.06, 38,651.09 and 24,332.68 is: 36,240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,951.06 : 38,651.09 = 24,332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,951.06/38,651.09 = 24,332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,951.06x = 38,651.09 × 24,332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,951.06x = 940,484,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,484,604.62/25,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,240.70

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