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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,655.78, 38,566.42 and 23,790.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,655.78, 38,566.42 and 23,790.31 is: 35,762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,655.78 : 38,566.42 = 23,790.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,655.78/38,566.42 = 23,790.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,655.78x = 38,566.42 × 23,790.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,655.78x = 917,507,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,507,060.75/25,655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,762.20

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