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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694.92, 38,630.22 and 23,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694.92, 38,630.22 and 23,771.08 is: 35,737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694.92 : 38,630.22 = 23,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694.92/38,630.22 = 23,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694.92x = 38,630.22 × 23,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694.92x = 918,282,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,282,050.04/25,694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,737.88

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