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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.64, 38,324.47 and 23,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.64, 38,324.47 and 23,704.62 is: 35,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.64 : 38,324.47 = 23,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.64/38,324.47 = 23,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.64x = 38,324.47 × 23,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.64x = 908,466,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,466,998.05/25,419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,738.78

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