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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.97, 38,580.13 and 23,307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.97, 38,580.13 and 23,307.95 is: 34,891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.97 : 38,580.13 = 23,307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.97/38,580.13 = 23,307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.97x = 38,580.13 × 23,307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.97x = 899,223,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,223,741.03/25,771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,891.54

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