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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.58, 35,179.32 and 24,221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.58, 35,179.32 and 24,221.03 is: 33,458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.58 : 35,179.32 = 24,221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.58/35,179.32 = 24,221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.58x = 35,179.32 × 24,221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.58x = 852,079,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,079,189.20/25,466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,458.72

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