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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,735.64, 38,776.44 and 23,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,735.64, 38,776.44 and 23,273.24 is: 35,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,735.64 : 38,776.44 = 23,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,735.64/38,776.44 = 23,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,735.64x = 38,776.44 × 23,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,735.64x = 902,453,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,453,394.47/25,735.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,066.29

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