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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,699.52, 38,471.52 and 23,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,699.52, 38,471.52 and 23,755.52 is: 35,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,699.52 : 38,471.52 = 23,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,699.52/38,471.52 = 23,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,699.52x = 38,471.52 × 23,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,699.52x = 913,910,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,910,962.79/25,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,561.40

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