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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,045.92, 37,606.92 and 15,743.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,045.92, 37,606.92 and 15,743.88 is: 23,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,045.92 : 37,606.92 = 15,743.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,045.92/37,606.92 = 15,743.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,045.92x = 37,606.92 × 15,743.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,045.92x = 592,078,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,078,835.65/25,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,639.73

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