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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.56, 36,014.72 and 23,906.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.56, 36,014.72 and 23,906.25 is: 35,880.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.56 : 36,014.72 = 23,906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.56/36,014.72 = 23,906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.56x = 36,014.72 × 23,906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.56x = 860,976,780.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,976,780.47/23,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,880.67

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