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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.28, 38,691.31 and 23,143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.28, 38,691.31 and 23,143.50 is: 34,717.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.28 : 38,691.31 = 23,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.28/38,691.31 = 23,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.28x = 38,691.31 × 23,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.28x = 895,452,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,452,332.99/25,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,717.84

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