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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,513.22, 38,279.54 and 23,039.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,513.22, 38,279.54 and 23,039.48 is: 34,567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,513.22 : 38,279.54 = 23,039.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,513.22/38,279.54 = 23,039.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,513.22x = 38,279.54 × 23,039.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,513.22x = 881,940,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,940,696.24/25,513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,567.99

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