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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.59, 38,575.08 and 23,304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.59, 38,575.08 and 23,304.57 is: 34,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.59 : 38,575.08 = 23,304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.59/38,575.08 = 23,304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.59x = 38,575.08 × 23,304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.59x = 898,975,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,975,652.12/25,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,886.49

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