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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,693.92, 38,628.72 and 23,770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,693.92, 38,628.72 and 23,770.08 is: 35,736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,693.92 : 38,628.72 = 23,770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,693.92/38,628.72 = 23,770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,693.92x = 38,628.72 × 23,770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,693.92x = 918,207,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,207,764.70/25,693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,736.38

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