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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.09, 35,261.63 and 23,488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.09, 35,261.63 and 23,488.11 is: 32,409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.09 : 35,261.63 = 23,488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.09/35,261.63 = 23,488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.09x = 35,261.63 × 23,488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.09x = 828,229,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,229,044.22/25,555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,409.55

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