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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.30, 38,421.45 and 23,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.30, 38,421.45 and 23,540.70 is: 35,311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.30 : 38,421.45 = 23,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.30/38,421.45 = 23,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.30x = 38,421.45 × 23,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.30x = 904,467,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,467,828.02/25,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,311.05

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