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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.80, 35,228.58 and 24,390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.80, 35,228.58 and 24,390.76 is: 33,601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.80 : 35,228.58 = 24,390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.80/35,228.58 = 24,390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.80x = 35,228.58 × 24,390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.80x = 859,251,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,251,839.92/25,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,601.54

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