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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.92, 38,592.72 and 23,746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.92, 38,592.72 and 23,746.08 is: 35,700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.92 : 38,592.72 = 23,746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.92/38,592.72 = 23,746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.92x = 38,592.72 × 23,746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.92x = 916,425,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,425,816.54/25,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,700.38

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