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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,230.74, 34,566.28 and 24,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,230.74, 34,566.28 and 24,284.88 is: 33,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,230.74 : 34,566.28 = 24,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,230.74/34,566.28 = 24,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,230.74x = 34,566.28 × 24,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,230.74x = 839,437,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,437,961.85/25,230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,270.45

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