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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.60, 38,921.40 and 24,416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.60, 38,921.40 and 24,416.70 is: 36,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.60 : 38,921.40 = 24,416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.60/38,921.40 = 24,416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.60x = 38,921.40 × 24,416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.60x = 950,332,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,332,147.38/25,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,625.05

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