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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,401.96, 35,265.87 and 24,641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,401.96, 35,265.87 and 24,641.64 is: 34,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,401.96 : 35,265.87 = 24,641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,401.96/35,265.87 = 24,641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,401.96x = 35,265.87 × 24,641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,401.96x = 869,008,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,008,872.83/25,401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,210.31

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