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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.98, 34,562.51 and 24,282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.98, 34,562.51 and 24,282.11 is: 33,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.98 : 34,562.51 = 24,282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.98/34,562.51 = 24,282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.98x = 34,562.51 × 24,282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.98x = 839,250,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,250,548.29/25,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,266.66

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