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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,459.47, 38,174.63 and 23,991.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,459.47, 38,174.63 and 23,991.75 is: 35,973.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,459.47 : 38,174.63 = 23,991.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,459.47/38,174.63 = 23,991.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,459.47x = 38,174.63 × 23,991.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,459.47x = 915,876,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,876,059.34/25,459.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,973.89

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