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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.77, 37,980.21 and 23,437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.77, 37,980.21 and 23,437.95 is: 35,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.77 : 37,980.21 = 23,437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.77/37,980.21 = 23,437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.77x = 37,980.21 × 23,437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.77x = 890,178,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,178,262.97/25,264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,233.97

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