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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.79, 37,966.71 and 23,428.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.79, 37,966.71 and 23,428.95 is: 35,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.79 : 37,966.71 = 23,428.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.79/37,966.71 = 23,428.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.79x = 37,966.71 × 23,428.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.79x = 889,520,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,520,150.25/25,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,220.45

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