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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.41, 38,936.40 and 15,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.41, 38,936.40 and 15,440.20 is: 23,167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.41 : 38,936.40 = 15,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.41/38,936.40 = 15,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.41x = 38,936.40 × 15,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.41x = 601,185,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,185,648.04/25,949.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,167.61

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