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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.56, 38,930.67 and 23,838.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.56, 38,930.67 and 23,838.72 is: 35,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.56 : 38,930.67 = 23,838.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.56/38,930.67 = 23,838.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.56x = 38,930.67 × 23,838.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.56x = 928,057,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,057,206.49/25,922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,801.15

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