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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.06, 38,761.65 and 24,390.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.06, 38,761.65 and 24,390.05 is: 36,393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.06 : 38,761.65 = 24,390.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.06/38,761.65 = 24,390.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.06x = 38,761.65 × 24,390.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.06x = 945,398,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,398,387.77/25,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,393.59

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