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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.62, 38,660.85 and 23,116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.62, 38,660.85 and 23,116.07 is: 34,493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.62 : 38,660.85 = 23,116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.62/38,660.85 = 23,116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.62x = 38,660.85 × 23,116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.62x = 893,687,011.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,687,011.51/25,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,493.82

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