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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.99, 38,146.72 and 23,781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.99, 38,146.72 and 23,781.30 is: 35,476.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.99 : 38,146.72 = 23,781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.99/38,146.72 = 23,781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.99x = 38,146.72 × 23,781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.99x = 907,178,501.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,178,501.31/25,570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,476.86

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