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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.14, 38,326.74 and 23,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.14, 38,326.74 and 23,706.12 is: 35,741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.14 : 38,326.74 = 23,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.14/38,326.74 = 23,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.14x = 38,326.74 × 23,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.14x = 908,578,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,578,179.12/25,421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,741.05

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