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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.60, 35,505.09 and 23,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.60, 35,505.09 and 23,623.97 is: 32,584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.60 : 35,505.09 = 23,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.60/35,505.09 = 23,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.60x = 35,505.09 × 23,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.60x = 838,771,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,771,003.48/25,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,584.26

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