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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.18, 37,915.98 and 23,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.18, 37,915.98 and 23,244.33 is: 34,819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.18 : 37,915.98 = 23,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.18/37,915.98 = 23,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.18x = 37,915.98 × 23,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.18x = 881,331,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,331,551.39/25,311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,819.85

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