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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,231.26, 34,566.98 and 24,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,231.26, 34,566.98 and 24,285.36 is: 33,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,231.26 : 34,566.98 = 24,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,231.26/34,566.98 = 24,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,231.26x = 34,566.98 × 24,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,231.26x = 839,471,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,471,553.41/25,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.09

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