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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.91, 34,872.87 and 24,422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.91, 34,872.87 and 24,422.64 is: 33,700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.91 : 34,872.87 = 24,422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.91/34,872.87 = 24,422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.91x = 34,872.87 × 24,422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.91x = 851,687,549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,687,549.78/25,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,700.96

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