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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,766.41, 38,571.80 and 23,302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,766.41, 38,571.80 and 23,302.39 is: 34,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,766.41 : 38,571.80 = 23,302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,766.41/38,571.80 = 23,302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,766.41x = 38,571.80 × 23,302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,766.41x = 898,814,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,814,933.74/25,766.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,883.21

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