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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.12, 35,545.44 and 23,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.12, 35,545.44 and 23,878.48 is: 32,950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.12 : 35,545.44 = 23,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.12/35,545.44 = 23,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.12x = 35,545.44 × 23,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.12x = 848,771,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,771,078.13/25,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,950.31

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