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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.39, 35,656.66 and 23,594.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.39, 35,656.66 and 23,594.85 is: 32,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.39 : 35,656.66 = 23,594.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.39/35,656.66 = 23,594.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.39x = 35,656.66 × 23,594.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.39x = 841,313,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,313,544.20/25,858.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,535.42

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