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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.76, 37,371.28 and 23,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.76, 37,371.28 and 23,284.16 is: 34,759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.76 : 37,371.28 = 23,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.76/37,371.28 = 23,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.76x = 37,371.28 × 23,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.76x = 870,158,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,158,862.92/25,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,759.42

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