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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.87, 38,102.24 and 23,748.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.87, 38,102.24 and 23,748.43 is: 35,615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.87 : 38,102.24 = 23,748.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.87/38,102.24 = 23,748.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.87x = 38,102.24 × 23,748.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.87x = 904,868,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,868,379.48/25,406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,615.11

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