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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.84, 38,637.12 and 23,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.84, 38,637.12 and 23,566.32 is: 35,336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.84 : 38,637.12 = 23,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.84/38,637.12 = 23,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.84x = 38,637.12 × 23,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.84x = 910,534,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,534,733.80/25,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,336.09

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