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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,189, 34,539.77 and 24,532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,189, 34,539.77 and 24,532.90 is: 33,640.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,189 : 34,539.77 = 24,532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,189/34,539.77 = 24,532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,189x = 34,539.77 × 24,532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,189x = 847,360,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,360,723.43/25,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,640.11

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