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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.36, 37,425.49 and 23,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.36, 37,425.49 and 23,245 is: 34,697.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.36 : 37,425.49 = 23,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.36/37,425.49 = 23,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.36x = 37,425.49 × 23,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.36x = 869,955,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,955,515.05/25,072.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,697.79

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