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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.56, 38,058.54 and 23,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.56, 38,058.54 and 23,002.60 is: 34,429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.56 : 38,058.54 = 23,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.56/38,058.54 = 23,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.56x = 38,058.54 × 23,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.56x = 875,445,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,445,372.20/25,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,429.00

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