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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.20, 38,015.70 and 23,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.20, 38,015.70 and 23,626.60 is: 35,394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.20 : 38,015.70 = 23,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.20/38,015.70 = 23,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.20x = 38,015.70 × 23,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.20x = 898,181,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,181,737.62/25,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,394.65

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