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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,480.44, 38,004.21 and 23,892.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,480.44, 38,004.21 and 23,892.84 is: 35,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,480.44 : 38,004.21 = 23,892.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,480.44/38,004.21 = 23,892.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,480.44x = 38,004.21 × 23,892.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,480.44x = 908,028,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,028,508.86/25,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,636.30

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