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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,723.78, 38,354.57 and 23,527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,723.78, 38,354.57 and 23,527.06 is: 35,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,723.78 : 38,354.57 = 23,527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,723.78/38,354.57 = 23,527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,723.78x = 38,354.57 × 23,527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,723.78x = 902,370,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,370,269.66/25,723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.23

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