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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.48, 34,920.72 and 23,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.48, 34,920.72 and 23,029.68 is: 31,708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.48 : 34,920.72 = 23,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.48/34,920.72 = 23,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.48x = 34,920.72 × 23,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.48x = 804,213,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,213,006.97/25,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,708.77

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