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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.60, 39,722.40 and 25,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.60, 39,722.40 and 25,713.60 is: 38,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.60 : 39,722.40 = 25,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.60/39,722.40 = 25,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.60x = 39,722.40 × 25,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.60x = 1,021,405,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,405,904.64/26,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,570.40

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