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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,474.80, 35,158.14 and 24,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,474.80, 35,158.14 and 24,658.32 is: 34,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,474.80 : 35,158.14 = 24,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,474.80/35,158.14 = 24,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,474.80x = 35,158.14 × 24,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,474.80x = 866,940,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,940,666.72/25,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,031.30

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