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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.22, 38,186.91 and 23,589.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.22, 38,186.91 and 23,589.54 is: 35,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.22 : 38,186.91 = 23,589.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.22/38,186.91 = 23,589.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.22x = 38,186.91 × 23,589.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.22x = 900,811,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,811,640.92/25,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,360.31

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