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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.21, 35,427.56 and 23,639.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.21, 35,427.56 and 23,639.09 is: 32,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.21 : 35,427.56 = 23,639.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.21/35,427.56 = 23,639.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.21x = 35,427.56 × 23,639.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.21x = 837,474,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,474,983.99/25,701.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,585.04

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