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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.96, 35,263.09 and 24,639.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.96, 35,263.09 and 24,639.64 is: 34,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.96 : 35,263.09 = 24,639.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.96/35,263.09 = 24,639.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.96x = 35,263.09 × 24,639.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.96x = 868,869,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,869,842.89/25,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,207.53

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