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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,428.22, 38,127.75 and 23,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,428.22, 38,127.75 and 23,960.50 is: 35,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,428.22 : 38,127.75 = 23,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,428.22/38,127.75 = 23,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,428.22x = 38,127.75 × 23,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,428.22x = 913,559,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,559,953.88/25,428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,927.01

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