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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.44, 34,931.90 and 23,629.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.44, 34,931.90 and 23,629.74 is: 32,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.44 : 34,931.90 = 23,629.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.44/34,931.90 = 23,629.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.44x = 34,931.90 × 23,629.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.44x = 825,431,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,431,714.71/25,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,590.41

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