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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.96, 38,252.76 and 23,796.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.96, 38,252.76 and 23,796.60 is: 35,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.96 : 38,252.76 = 23,796.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.96/38,252.76 = 23,796.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.96x = 38,252.76 × 23,796.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.96x = 910,285,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,285,628.62/25,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,524.78

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