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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.34, 38,276.72 and 23,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.34, 38,276.72 and 23,037.60 is: 34,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.34 : 38,276.72 = 23,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.34/38,276.72 = 23,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.34x = 38,276.72 × 23,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.34x = 881,803,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,803,764.67/25,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,565.17

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