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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.37, 34,746.81 and 23,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.37, 34,746.81 and 23,033.72 is: 31,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.37 : 34,746.81 = 23,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.37/34,746.81 = 23,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.37x = 34,746.81 × 23,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.37x = 800,348,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,348,379.30/25,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,802.30

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