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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,683.39, 38,532.96 and 23,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,683.39, 38,532.96 and 23,034.15 is: 34,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,683.39 : 38,532.96 = 23,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,683.39/38,532.96 = 23,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,683.39x = 38,532.96 × 23,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,683.39x = 887,573,980.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,573,980.58/25,683.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,558.29

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