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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.91, 34,918.78 and 23,620.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.91, 34,918.78 and 23,620.25 is: 32,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.91 : 34,918.78 = 23,620.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.91/34,918.78 = 23,620.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.91x = 34,918.78 × 23,620.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.91x = 824,790,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,790,020.60/25,317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,577.34

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