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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.60, 35,638.83 and 23,519.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.60, 35,638.83 and 23,519.67 is: 32,382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.60 : 35,638.83 = 23,519.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.60/35,638.83 = 23,519.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.60x = 35,638.83 × 23,519.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.60x = 838,213,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,213,520.79/25,884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,382.71

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