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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,005, 37,238.82 and 23,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,005, 37,238.82 and 23,925.48 is: 35,631.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,005 : 37,238.82 = 23,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,005/37,238.82 = 23,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,005x = 37,238.82 × 23,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,005x = 890,956,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,956,643.13/25,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,631.14

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