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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,226.93, 34,561.05 and 24,281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,226.93, 34,561.05 and 24,281.05 is: 33,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,226.93 : 34,561.05 = 24,281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,226.93/34,561.05 = 24,281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,226.93x = 34,561.05 × 24,281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,226.93x = 839,178,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,178,583.10/25,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,265.19

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