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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.80, 38,419.20 and 17,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.80, 38,419.20 and 17,739.60 is: 26,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.80 : 38,419.20 = 17,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.80/38,419.20 = 17,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.80x = 38,419.20 × 17,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.80x = 681,541,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,541,240.32/25,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.40

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