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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,531.49, 35,208.32 and 24,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,531.49, 35,208.32 and 24,055.26 is: 33,172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,531.49 : 35,208.32 = 24,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,531.49/35,208.32 = 24,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,531.49x = 35,208.32 × 24,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,531.49x = 846,945,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,945,171.49/25,531.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,172.58

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