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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,031.88, 37,365.16 and 23,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,031.88, 37,365.16 and 23,181.84 is: 34,603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,031.88 : 37,365.16 = 23,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,031.88/37,365.16 = 23,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,031.88x = 37,365.16 × 23,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,031.88x = 866,193,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,193,160.69/25,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,603.60

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