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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,452.40, 37,991.26 and 23,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,452.40, 37,991.26 and 23,669.68 is: 35,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,452.40 : 37,991.26 = 23,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,452.40/37,991.26 = 23,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,452.40x = 37,991.26 × 23,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,452.40x = 899,240,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,240,967.00/25,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,330.30

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