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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.95, 37,978.94 and 23,437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.95, 37,978.94 and 23,437.09 is: 35,232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.95 : 37,978.94 = 23,437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.95/37,978.94 = 23,437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.95x = 37,978.94 × 23,437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.95x = 890,115,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,115,940.95/25,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,232.66

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