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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.37, 35,219.88 and 23,642.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.37, 35,219.88 and 23,642.55 is: 32,624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.37 : 35,219.88 = 23,642.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.37/35,219.88 = 23,642.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.37x = 35,219.88 × 23,642.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.37x = 832,687,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,687,773.89/25,523.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,624.52

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