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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,508.71, 38,272.79 and 23,034.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,508.71, 38,272.79 and 23,034.97 is: 34,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,508.71 : 38,272.79 = 23,034.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,508.71/38,272.79 = 23,034.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,508.71x = 38,272.79 × 23,034.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,508.71x = 881,612,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,612,569.47/25,508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,561.24

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