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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,684.89, 38,535.21 and 23,035.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,684.89, 38,535.21 and 23,035.65 is: 34,560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,684.89 : 38,535.21 = 23,035.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,684.89/38,535.21 = 23,035.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,684.89x = 38,535.21 × 23,035.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,684.89x = 887,683,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,683,610.24/25,684.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,560.54

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