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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.84, 35,167.32 and 23,689.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.84, 35,167.32 and 23,689.72 is: 32,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.84 : 35,167.32 = 23,689.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.84/35,167.32 = 23,689.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.84x = 35,167.32 × 23,689.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.84x = 833,103,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,103,963.95/25,493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,678.64

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