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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.30, 38,998.95 and 23,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.30, 38,998.95 and 23,277.70 is: 34,916.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.30 : 38,998.95 = 23,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.30/38,998.95 = 23,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.30x = 38,998.95 × 23,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.30x = 907,805,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,805,858.42/25,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,916.55

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