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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,112.61, 37,727.72 and 23,694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,112.61, 37,727.72 and 23,694.08 is: 35,596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,112.61 : 37,727.72 = 23,694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,112.61/37,727.72 = 23,694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,112.61x = 37,727.72 × 23,694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,112.61x = 893,923,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,923,308.79/25,112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,596.59

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