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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.60, 38,414.40 and 24,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.60, 38,414.40 and 24,151.60 is: 36,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.60 : 38,414.40 = 24,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.60/38,414.40 = 24,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.60x = 38,414.40 × 24,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.60x = 927,769,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,769,223.04/25,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,227.40

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