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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.10, 38,983.65 and 24,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.10, 38,983.65 and 24,145.90 is: 36,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.10 : 38,983.65 = 24,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.10/38,983.65 = 24,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.10x = 38,983.65 × 24,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.10x = 941,295,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,295,314.54/25,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.85

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