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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.83, 35,182.43 and 24,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.83, 35,182.43 and 24,223.28 is: 33,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.83 : 35,182.43 = 24,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.83/35,182.43 = 24,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.83x = 35,182.43 × 24,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.83x = 852,233,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,233,555.94/25,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,461.83

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