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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.62, 38,030.96 and 23,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.62, 38,030.96 and 23,471.80 is: 35,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.62 : 38,030.96 = 23,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.62/38,030.96 = 23,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.62x = 38,030.96 × 23,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.62x = 892,654,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,654,779.41/25,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,284.73

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