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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.40, 38,802.60 and 23,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.40, 38,802.60 and 23,049.60 is: 34,574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.40 : 38,802.60 = 23,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.40/38,802.60 = 23,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.40x = 38,802.60 × 23,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.40x = 894,384,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,384,408.96/25,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,574.40

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