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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,585.88, 35,312.15 and 24,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,585.88, 35,312.15 and 24,465.04 is: 33,765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,585.88 : 35,312.15 = 24,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,585.88/35,312.15 = 24,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,585.88x = 35,312.15 × 24,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,585.88x = 863,913,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,913,135.12/25,585.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,765.24

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