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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.27, 39,036.62 and 24,204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.27, 39,036.62 and 24,204.61 is: 36,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.27 : 39,036.62 = 24,204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.27/39,036.62 = 24,204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.27x = 39,036.62 × 24,204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.27x = 944,866,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,866,162.82/25,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,375.61

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