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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,458.30, 38,187.45 and 23,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,458.30, 38,187.45 and 23,730.30 is: 35,595.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,458.30 : 38,187.45 = 23,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,458.30/38,187.45 = 23,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,458.30x = 38,187.45 × 23,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,458.30x = 906,199,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,199,644.74/25,458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,595.45

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