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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,781.13, 35,577.72 and 23,665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,781.13, 35,577.72 and 23,665.23 is: 32,657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,781.13 : 35,577.72 = 23,665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,781.13/35,577.72 = 23,665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,781.13x = 35,577.72 × 23,665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,781.13x = 841,954,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,954,926.68/25,781.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,657.80

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