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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.76, 34,569.04 and 24,286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.76, 34,569.04 and 24,286.86 is: 33,273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.76 : 34,569.04 = 24,286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.76/34,569.04 = 24,286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.76x = 34,569.04 × 24,286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.76x = 839,573,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,573,434.81/25,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,273.15

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