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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.91, 34,871.49 and 24,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.91, 34,871.49 and 24,421.64 is: 33,699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.91 : 34,871.49 = 24,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.91/34,871.49 = 24,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.91x = 34,871.49 × 24,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.91x = 851,618,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,618,975.04/25,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,699.58

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