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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,231.74, 34,567.65 and 24,285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,231.74, 34,567.65 and 24,285.87 is: 33,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,231.74 : 34,567.65 = 24,285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,231.74/34,567.65 = 24,285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,231.74x = 34,567.65 × 24,285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,231.74x = 839,505,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,505,454.11/25,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.80

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