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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.81, 35,589.54 and 23,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.81, 35,589.54 and 23,079.25 is: 31,919.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.81 : 35,589.54 = 23,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.81/35,589.54 = 23,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.81x = 35,589.54 × 23,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.81x = 821,379,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,379,891.05/25,732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,919.56

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