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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.27, 37,979.46 and 23,437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.27, 37,979.46 and 23,437.45 is: 35,233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.27 : 37,979.46 = 23,437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.27/37,979.46 = 23,437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.27x = 37,979.46 × 23,437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.27x = 890,141,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,141,694.78/25,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,233.22

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