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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.64, 38,771.92 and 23,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.64, 38,771.92 and 23,270.24 is: 35,061.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.64 : 38,771.92 = 23,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.64/38,771.92 = 23,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.64x = 38,771.92 × 23,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.64x = 902,231,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,231,883.66/25,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,061.77

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