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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.28, 38,362.78 and 23,532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.28, 38,362.78 and 23,532.56 is: 35,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.28 : 38,362.78 = 23,532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.28/38,362.78 = 23,532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.28x = 38,362.78 × 23,532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.28x = 902,774,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,774,422.12/25,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,087.43

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