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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.60, 38,852.40 and 23,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.60, 38,852.40 and 23,741.60 is: 35,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.60 : 38,852.40 = 23,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.60/38,852.40 = 23,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.60x = 38,852.40 × 23,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.60x = 922,418,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,418,139.84/25,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,612.40

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