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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,988.76, 38,714.93 and 24,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,988.76, 38,714.93 and 24,375.24 is: 36,311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,988.76 : 38,714.93 = 24,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,988.76/38,714.93 = 24,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,988.76x = 38,714.93 × 24,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,988.76x = 943,685,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,685,588.46/25,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,311.30

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