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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,916.61, 38,672.70 and 23,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,916.61, 38,672.70 and 23,124.08 is: 34,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,916.61 : 38,672.70 = 23,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,916.61/38,672.70 = 23,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,916.61x = 38,672.70 × 23,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,916.61x = 894,270,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,270,415.25/25,916.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,505.69

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