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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.72, 38,021.96 and 23,891.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.72, 38,021.96 and 23,891.08 is: 35,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.72 : 38,021.96 = 23,891.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.72/38,021.96 = 23,891.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.72x = 38,021.96 × 23,891.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.72x = 908,385,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,385,688.12/25,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,670.92

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