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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,055.50, 34,581.87 and 23,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,055.50, 34,581.87 and 23,035.72 is: 31,794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,055.50 : 34,581.87 = 23,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,055.50/34,581.87 = 23,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,055.50x = 34,581.87 × 23,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,055.50x = 796,618,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,618,274.40/25,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,794.15

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