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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.16, 38,208.66 and 23,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.16, 38,208.66 and 23,386.06 is: 35,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.16 : 38,208.66 = 23,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.16/38,208.66 = 23,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.16x = 38,208.66 × 23,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.16x = 893,550,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,550,015.28/25,488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,057.45

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