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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,491.34, 35,163.87 and 23,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,491.34, 35,163.87 and 23,687.22 is: 32,675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,491.34 : 35,163.87 = 23,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,491.34/35,163.87 = 23,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,491.34x = 35,163.87 × 23,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,491.34x = 832,934,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,934,324.74/25,491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,675.19

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