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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.62, 35,213.32 and 23,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.62, 35,213.32 and 23,637.80 is: 32,617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.62 : 35,213.32 = 23,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.62/35,213.32 = 23,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.62x = 35,213.32 × 23,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.62x = 832,365,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,365,415.50/25,518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,617.96

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