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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,330.25, 37,995.32 and 23,788.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,330.25, 37,995.32 and 23,788.86 is: 35,683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,330.25 : 37,995.32 = 23,788.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,330.25/37,995.32 = 23,788.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,330.25x = 37,995.32 × 23,788.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,330.25x = 903,865,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,865,518.80/25,330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,683.24

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