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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.40, 38,440.20 and 24,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.40, 38,440.20 and 24,897.20 is: 37,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.40 : 38,440.20 = 24,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.40/38,440.20 = 24,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.40x = 38,440.20 × 24,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.40x = 957,053,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,053,347.44/25,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,401.84

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