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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,733.64, 38,773.43 and 23,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,733.64, 38,773.43 and 23,271.24 is: 35,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,733.64 : 38,773.43 = 23,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,733.64/38,773.43 = 23,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,733.64x = 38,773.43 × 23,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,733.64x = 902,305,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,305,795.15/25,733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,063.28

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