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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.59, 37,532.22 and 23,585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.59, 37,532.22 and 23,585.40 is: 35,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.59 : 37,532.22 = 23,585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.59/37,532.22 = 23,585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.59x = 37,532.22 × 23,585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.59x = 885,212,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,212,421.59/25,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,327.12

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