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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.08, 37,768.92 and 23,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.08, 37,768.92 and 23,172 is: 34,798.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.08 : 37,768.92 = 23,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.08/37,768.92 = 23,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.08x = 37,768.92 × 23,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.08x = 875,181,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,181,414.24/25,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,798.36

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