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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,490.34, 35,162.49 and 23,686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,490.34, 35,162.49 and 23,686.22 is: 32,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,490.34 : 35,162.49 = 23,686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,490.34/35,162.49 = 23,686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,490.34x = 35,162.49 × 23,686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,490.34x = 832,866,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,866,298.08/25,490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,673.80

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