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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.60, 38,514.90 and 23,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.60, 38,514.90 and 23,538.20 is: 35,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.60 : 38,514.90 = 23,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.60/38,514.90 = 23,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.60x = 38,514.90 × 23,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.60x = 906,571,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,571,419.18/25,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,307.30

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