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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,299.54, 37,898.55 and 23,232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,299.54, 37,898.55 and 23,232.69 is: 34,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,299.54 : 37,898.55 = 23,232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,299.54/37,898.55 = 23,232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,299.54x = 37,898.55 × 23,232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,299.54x = 880,485,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,485,263.60/25,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,802.42

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