Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,096.48, 37,644.72 and 23,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,096.48, 37,644.72 and 23,902 is: 35,853
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,096.48 : 37,644.72 = 23,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,096.48/37,644.72 = 23,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,096.48x = 37,644.72 × 23,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,096.48x = 899,784,097.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,784,097.44/25,096.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,853
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