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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,787.16, 35,586 and 23,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,787.16, 35,586 and 23,671.26 is: 32,666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,787.16 : 35,586 = 23,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,787.16/35,586 = 23,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,787.16x = 35,586 × 23,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,787.16x = 842,365,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,365,458.36/25,787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,666.08

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