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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895.80, 38,653.91 and 23,993.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895.80, 38,653.91 and 23,993.94 is: 35,815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895.80 : 38,653.91 = 23,993.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895.80/38,653.91 = 23,993.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895.80x = 38,653.91 × 23,993.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895.80x = 927,459,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,459,573.97/25,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,815.06

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