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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,702.96, 35,429.97 and 23,640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,702.96, 35,429.97 and 23,640.84 is: 32,587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,702.96 : 35,429.97 = 23,640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,702.96/35,429.97 = 23,640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,702.96x = 35,429.97 × 23,640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,702.96x = 837,594,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,594,251.97/25,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,587.46

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