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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.60, 37,991.48 and 23,575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.60, 37,991.48 and 23,575.64 is: 35,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.60 : 37,991.48 = 23,575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.60/37,991.48 = 23,575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.60x = 37,991.48 × 23,575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.60x = 895,673,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,673,455.55/25,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,191.24

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