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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.64, 38,921.52 and 23,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.64, 38,921.52 and 23,060 is: 34,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.64 : 38,921.52 = 23,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.64/38,921.52 = 23,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.64x = 38,921.52 × 23,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.64x = 897,530,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,530,251.20/25,948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,588.72

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