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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.68, 38,930.86 and 23,838.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.68, 38,930.86 and 23,838.84 is: 35,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.68 : 38,930.86 = 23,838.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.68/38,930.86 = 23,838.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.68x = 38,930.86 × 23,838.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.68x = 928,066,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,066,542.60/25,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,801.33

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