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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,418.64, 38,322.96 and 23,703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,418.64, 38,322.96 and 23,703.62 is: 35,737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,418.64 : 38,322.96 = 23,703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,418.64/38,322.96 = 23,703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,418.64x = 38,322.96 × 23,703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,418.64x = 908,392,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,392,881.12/25,418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,737.27

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