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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,402.96, 35,267.26 and 24,642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,402.96, 35,267.26 and 24,642.64 is: 34,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,402.96 : 35,267.26 = 24,642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,402.96/35,267.26 = 24,642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,402.96x = 35,267.26 × 24,642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,402.96x = 869,078,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,078,391.97/25,402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,211.70

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