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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,231.24, 34,566.97 and 24,285.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,231.24, 34,566.97 and 24,285.37 is: 33,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,231.24 : 34,566.97 = 24,285.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,231.24/34,566.97 = 24,285.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,231.24x = 34,566.97 × 24,285.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,231.24x = 839,471,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,471,656.23/25,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.12

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