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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.18, 35,638.34 and 23,519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.18, 35,638.34 and 23,519.25 is: 32,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.18 : 35,638.34 = 23,519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.18/35,638.34 = 23,519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.18x = 35,638.34 × 23,519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.18x = 838,186,910.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,186,910.45/25,884.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,382.21

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