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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,200.94, 37,709.13 and 23,849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,200.94, 37,709.13 and 23,849.12 is: 35,686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,200.94 : 37,709.13 = 23,849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,200.94/37,709.13 = 23,849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,200.94x = 37,709.13 × 23,849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,200.94x = 899,329,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,329,377.92/25,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,686.35

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