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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.51, 35,049.53 and 24,624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.51, 35,049.53 and 24,624.71 is: 33,735.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.51 : 35,049.53 = 24,624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.51/35,049.53 = 24,624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.51x = 35,049.53 × 24,624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.51x = 863,084,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,084,529.64/25,583.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,735.97

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