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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.08, 38,661.54 and 23,116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.08, 38,661.54 and 23,116.55 is: 34,494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.08 : 38,661.54 = 23,116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.08/38,661.54 = 23,116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.08x = 38,661.54 × 23,116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.08x = 893,721,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,721,489.99/25,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,494.53

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