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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.58, 38,662.29 and 23,117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.58, 38,662.29 and 23,117.05 is: 34,495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.58 : 38,662.29 = 23,117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.58/38,662.29 = 23,117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.58x = 38,662.29 × 23,117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.58x = 893,758,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,758,033.25/25,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.28

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