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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.61, 37,767.29 and 23,144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.61, 37,767.29 and 23,144.89 is: 34,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.61 : 37,767.29 = 23,144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.61/37,767.29 = 23,144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.61x = 37,767.29 × 23,144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.61x = 874,119,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,119,772.65/25,211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,671.32

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