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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257.29, 37,968.96 and 23,430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257.29, 37,968.96 and 23,430.45 is: 35,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257.29 : 37,968.96 = 23,430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257.29/37,968.96 = 23,430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257.29x = 37,968.96 × 23,430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257.29x = 889,629,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,629,818.83/25,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,222.69

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