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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,299.12, 38,031.71 and 23,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,299.12, 38,031.71 and 23,472.30 is: 35,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,299.12 : 38,031.71 = 23,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,299.12/38,031.71 = 23,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,299.12x = 38,031.71 × 23,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,299.12x = 892,691,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,691,706.63/25,299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,285.48

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