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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.13, 38,777.27 and 23,602.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.13, 38,777.27 and 23,602.59 is: 35,205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.13 : 38,777.27 = 23,602.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.13/38,777.27 = 23,602.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.13x = 38,777.27 × 23,602.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.13x = 915,243,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,243,887.12/25,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,205.57

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