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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,910.39, 38,663.50 and 23,117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,910.39, 38,663.50 and 23,117.87 is: 34,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,910.39 : 38,663.50 = 23,117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,910.39/38,663.50 = 23,117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,910.39x = 38,663.50 × 23,117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,910.39x = 893,817,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,817,602.32/25,910.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,496.50

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