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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,602.45, 38,541.99 and 23,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,602.45, 38,541.99 and 23,027.66 is: 34,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,602.45 : 38,541.99 = 23,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,602.45/38,541.99 = 23,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,602.45x = 38,541.99 × 23,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,602.45x = 887,531,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,531,851.44/25,602.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,665.90

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