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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,400.46, 35,263.79 and 24,640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,400.46, 35,263.79 and 24,640.14 is: 34,208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,400.46 : 35,263.79 = 24,640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,400.46/35,263.79 = 24,640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,400.46x = 35,263.79 × 24,640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,400.46x = 868,904,599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,904,599.33/25,400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,208.22

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