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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.49, 34,572.78 and 24,289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.49, 34,572.78 and 24,289.62 is: 33,276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.49 : 34,572.78 = 24,289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.49/34,572.78 = 24,289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.49x = 34,572.78 × 24,289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.49x = 839,759,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,759,688.54/25,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,276.93

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