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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.20, 38,809.20 and 24,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.20, 38,809.20 and 24,155.60 is: 36,188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.20 : 38,809.20 = 24,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.20/38,809.20 = 24,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.20x = 38,809.20 × 24,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.20x = 937,459,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,459,511.52/25,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,188.08

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