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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,921.68, 38,929.36 and 23,837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,921.68, 38,929.36 and 23,837.84 is: 35,799.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,921.68 : 38,929.36 = 23,837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,921.68/38,929.36 = 23,837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,921.68x = 38,929.36 × 23,837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,921.68x = 927,991,854.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,991,854.98/25,921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,799.83

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