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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,885.60, 38,828.40 and 23,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,885.60, 38,828.40 and 23,207.20 is: 34,810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,885.60 : 38,828.40 = 23,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,885.60/38,828.40 = 23,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,885.60x = 38,828.40 × 23,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,885.60x = 901,098,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,098,444.48/25,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,810.80

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