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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,108.56, 37,657.68 and 23,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,108.56, 37,657.68 and 23,859.60 is: 35,784.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108.56 : 37,657.68 = 23,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108.56/37,657.68 = 23,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108.56x = 37,657.68 × 23,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108.56x = 898,497,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,497,181.73/25,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,784.50

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