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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,919.68, 38,926.36 and 23,835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,919.68, 38,926.36 and 23,835.84 is: 35,796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,919.68 : 38,926.36 = 23,835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,919.68/38,926.36 = 23,835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,919.68x = 38,926.36 × 23,835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,919.68x = 927,842,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,842,488.74/25,919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,796.83

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