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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.42, 38,594.97 and 23,747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.42, 38,594.97 and 23,747.58 is: 35,702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.42 : 38,594.97 = 23,747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.42/38,594.97 = 23,747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.42x = 38,594.97 × 23,747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.42x = 916,537,137.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,537,137.67/25,671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,702.63

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