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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,032.30, 37,475.55 and 23,720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,032.30, 37,475.55 and 23,720.10 is: 35,511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,032.30 : 37,475.55 = 23,720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,032.30/37,475.55 = 23,720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,032.30x = 37,475.55 × 23,720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,032.30x = 888,923,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,923,793.56/25,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,511.07

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