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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.36, 37,959.97 and 23,648.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.36, 37,959.97 and 23,648.64 is: 35,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.36 : 37,959.97 = 23,648.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.36/37,959.97 = 23,648.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.36x = 37,959.97 × 23,648.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.36x = 897,701,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,701,664.94/25,431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,299.00

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