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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,956.20, 38,963.10 and 24,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,956.20, 38,963.10 and 24,264.20 is: 36,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,956.20 : 38,963.10 = 24,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,956.20/38,963.10 = 24,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,956.20x = 38,963.10 × 24,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,956.20x = 945,408,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,408,451.02/25,956.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,423.22

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