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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.88, 38,324.84 and 23,704.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.88, 38,324.84 and 23,704.86 is: 35,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.88 : 38,324.84 = 23,704.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.88/38,324.84 = 23,704.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.88x = 38,324.84 × 23,704.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.88x = 908,484,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,484,966.72/25,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,739.15

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