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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,228.68, 37,636.70 and 23,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,228.68, 37,636.70 and 23,438.76 is: 34,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,228.68 : 37,636.70 = 23,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,228.68/37,636.70 = 23,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,228.68x = 37,636.70 × 23,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,228.68x = 882,157,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,157,578.49/25,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,966.46

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