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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.27, 37,977.96 and 23,436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.27, 37,977.96 and 23,436.45 is: 35,231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.27 : 37,977.96 = 23,436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.27/37,977.96 = 23,436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.27x = 37,977.96 × 23,436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.27x = 890,068,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,068,560.64/25,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,231.72

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