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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.13, 38,780.25 and 23,604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.13, 38,780.25 and 23,604.59 is: 35,208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.13 : 38,780.25 = 23,604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.13/38,780.25 = 23,604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.13x = 38,780.25 × 23,604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.13x = 915,391,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,391,901.35/25,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,208.56

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