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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.69, 35,509.33 and 23,627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.69, 35,509.33 and 23,627.06 is: 32,588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.69 : 35,509.33 = 23,627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.69/35,509.33 = 23,627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.69x = 35,509.33 × 23,627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.69x = 838,981,011.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,981,011.40/25,744.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,588.50

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