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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.80, 38,219.70 and 23,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.80, 38,219.70 and 23,730.20 is: 35,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.80 : 38,219.70 = 23,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.80/38,219.70 = 23,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.80x = 38,219.70 × 23,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.80x = 906,961,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,961,124.94/25,479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,595.30

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