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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.13, 38,975.18 and 23,868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.13, 38,975.18 and 23,868.41 is: 35,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.13 : 38,975.18 = 23,868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.13/38,975.18 = 23,868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.13x = 38,975.18 × 23,868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.13x = 930,275,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,275,261.85/25,952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,845.82

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