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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.34, 35,165.25 and 23,688.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.34, 35,165.25 and 23,688.22 is: 32,676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.34 : 35,165.25 = 23,688.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.34/35,165.25 = 23,688.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.34x = 35,165.25 × 23,688.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.34x = 833,002,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,002,178.36/25,492.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,676.57

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