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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.40, 37,808.10 and 23,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.40, 37,808.10 and 23,237.10 is: 34,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.40 : 37,808.10 = 23,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.40/37,808.10 = 23,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.40x = 37,808.10 × 23,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.40x = 878,550,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,550,600.51/25,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,855.65

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