Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.72, 38,141.97 and 23,970
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,437.72, 38,141.97 and 23,970 is: 35,941.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,437.72 : 38,141.97 = 23,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,437.72/38,141.97 = 23,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,437.72x = 38,141.97 × 23,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,437.72x = 914,263,020.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,263,020.90/25,437.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,941.23
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