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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.64, 38,261.28 and 23,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.64, 38,261.28 and 23,060.40 is: 34,362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.64 : 38,261.28 = 23,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.64/38,261.28 = 23,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.64x = 38,261.28 × 23,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.64x = 882,320,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,320,421.31/25,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,362.77

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