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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,231.76, 34,567.67 and 24,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,231.76, 34,567.67 and 24,285.86 is: 33,271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,231.76 : 34,567.67 = 24,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,231.76/34,567.67 = 24,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,231.76x = 34,567.67 × 24,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,231.76x = 839,505,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,505,594.15/25,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.78

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