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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,602.25, 35,333.72 and 23,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,602.25, 35,333.72 and 23,592.26 is: 32,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,602.25 : 35,333.72 = 23,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,602.25/35,333.72 = 23,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,602.25x = 35,333.72 × 23,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,602.25x = 833,602,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,602,367.85/25,602.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,559.73

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