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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.87, 35,482.31 and 23,116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.87, 35,482.31 and 23,116.66 is: 31,824.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.87 : 35,482.31 = 23,116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.87/35,482.31 = 23,116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.87x = 35,482.31 × 23,116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.87x = 820,232,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,232,598.43/25,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,824.20

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