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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778.99, 38,590.63 and 23,314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778.99, 38,590.63 and 23,314.97 is: 34,902.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778.99 : 38,590.63 = 23,314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778.99/38,590.63 = 23,314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778.99x = 38,590.63 × 23,314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778.99x = 899,739,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,739,380.73/25,778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,902.04

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