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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.10, 38,739.15 and 23,925.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.10, 38,739.15 and 23,925.30 is: 35,887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.10 : 38,739.15 = 23,925.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.10/38,739.15 = 23,925.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.10x = 38,739.15 × 23,925.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.10x = 926,845,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,845,785.50/25,826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,887.95

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