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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.40, 38,471.65 and 23,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.40, 38,471.65 and 23,793.40 is: 35,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.40 : 38,471.65 = 23,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.40/38,471.65 = 23,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.40x = 38,471.65 × 23,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.40x = 915,371,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,371,357.11/25,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,866.82

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