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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,115.58, 37,673.34 and 23,454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,115.58, 37,673.34 and 23,454.84 is: 35,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,115.58 : 37,673.34 = 23,454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,115.58/37,673.34 = 23,454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,115.58x = 37,673.34 × 23,454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,115.58x = 883,622,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,622,161.97/25,115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,182.23

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