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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.86, 34,371.99 and 23,855.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.86, 34,371.99 and 23,855.45 is: 32,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.86 : 34,371.99 = 23,855.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.86/34,371.99 = 23,855.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.86x = 34,371.99 × 23,855.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.86x = 819,959,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,959,116.99/25,011.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,782.82

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