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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,646.48, 38,498.88 and 23,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,646.48, 38,498.88 and 23,955.20 is: 35,960.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,646.48 : 38,498.88 = 23,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,646.48/38,498.88 = 23,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,646.48x = 38,498.88 × 23,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,646.48x = 922,248,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,248,370.18/25,646.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,960.04

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