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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,516.62, 35,210.57 and 23,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,516.62, 35,210.57 and 23,635.80 is: 32,615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,516.62 : 35,210.57 = 23,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,516.62/35,210.57 = 23,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,516.62x = 35,210.57 × 23,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,516.62x = 832,229,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,229,872.23/25,516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,615.21

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