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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,986.60, 38,979.90 and 24,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,986.60, 38,979.90 and 24,143.40 is: 36,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,986.60 : 38,979.90 = 24,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,986.60/38,979.90 = 24,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,986.60x = 38,979.90 × 24,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,986.60x = 941,107,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,107,317.66/25,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,215.10

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