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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,071.36, 37,424 and 23,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,071.36, 37,424 and 23,244 is: 34,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,071.36 : 37,424 = 23,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,071.36/37,424 = 23,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,071.36x = 37,424 × 23,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,071.36x = 869,883,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,883,456/25,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,696.30

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