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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,226.68, 37,633.72 and 23,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,226.68, 37,633.72 and 23,436.76 is: 34,963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,226.68 : 37,633.72 = 23,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,226.68/37,633.72 = 23,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,226.68x = 37,633.72 × 23,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,226.68x = 882,012,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,012,463.55/25,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,963.48

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