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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.96, 35,428.59 and 23,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.96, 35,428.59 and 23,639.84 is: 32,586.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.96 : 35,428.59 = 23,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.96/35,428.59 = 23,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.96x = 35,428.59 × 23,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.96x = 837,526,021.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,526,021.88/25,701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,586.08

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