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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,471.83, 35,186.57 and 24,226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,471.83, 35,186.57 and 24,226.28 is: 33,465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,471.83 : 35,186.57 = 24,226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,471.83/35,186.57 = 24,226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,471.83x = 35,186.57 × 24,226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,471.83x = 852,439,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,439,697.06/25,471.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,465.98

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