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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.80, 38,420.10 and 23,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.80, 38,420.10 and 23,847.60 is: 35,801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.80 : 38,420.10 = 23,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.80/38,420.10 = 23,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.80x = 38,420.10 × 23,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.80x = 916,227,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,227,176.76/25,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,801.59

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