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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.68, 37,635.21 and 23,437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.68, 37,635.21 and 23,437.76 is: 34,964.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.68 : 37,635.21 = 23,437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.68/37,635.21 = 23,437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.68x = 37,635.21 × 23,437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.68x = 882,085,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,085,019.53/25,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,964.97

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