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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,489.58, 35,161.46 and 23,685.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,489.58, 35,161.46 and 23,685.47 is: 32,672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,489.58 : 35,161.46 = 23,685.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,489.58/35,161.46 = 23,685.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,489.58x = 35,161.46 × 23,685.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,489.58x = 832,815,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,815,411.75/25,489.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,672.78

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