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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.76, 38,716.41 and 24,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.76, 38,716.41 and 24,376.24 is: 36,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.76 : 38,716.41 = 24,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.76/38,716.41 = 24,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.76x = 38,716.41 × 24,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.76x = 943,760,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,760,502.10/25,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,312.78

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