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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.60, 38,855.40 and 24,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.60, 38,855.40 and 24,175.60 is: 36,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.60 : 38,855.40 = 24,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.60/38,855.40 = 24,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.60x = 38,855.40 × 24,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.60x = 939,352,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,352,608.24/25,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,263.40

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