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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.28, 37,965.96 and 23,428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.28, 37,965.96 and 23,428.45 is: 35,219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.28 : 37,965.96 = 23,428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.28/37,965.96 = 23,428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.28x = 37,965.96 × 23,428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.28x = 889,483,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,483,595.56/25,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,219.71

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