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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.42, 37,508.13 and 23,569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.42, 37,508.13 and 23,569.31 is: 35,303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.42 : 37,508.13 = 23,569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.42/37,508.13 = 23,569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.42x = 37,508.13 × 23,569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.42x = 884,040,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,040,555.95/25,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,303.13

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