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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.32, 38,603.52 and 23,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.32, 38,603.52 and 23,022.72 is: 34,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.32 : 38,603.52 = 23,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.32/38,603.52 = 23,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.32x = 38,603.52 × 23,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.32x = 888,758,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,758,031.97/25,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,490.34

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