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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.02, 37,979.09 and 23,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.02, 37,979.09 and 23,437.20 is: 35,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.02 : 37,979.09 = 23,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.02/37,979.09 = 23,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.02x = 37,979.09 × 23,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.02x = 890,123,410.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,123,410.96/25,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,232.85

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