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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.59, 35,259.56 and 23,486.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.59, 35,259.56 and 23,486.61 is: 32,407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.59 : 35,259.56 = 23,486.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.59/35,259.56 = 23,486.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.59x = 35,259.56 × 23,486.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.59x = 828,127,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,127,534.49/25,553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,407.49

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