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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,684.39, 38,534.46 and 23,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,684.39, 38,534.46 and 23,035.15 is: 34,559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,684.39 : 38,534.46 = 23,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,684.39/38,534.46 = 23,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,684.39x = 38,534.46 × 23,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,684.39x = 887,647,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,647,066.27/25,684.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,559.79

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