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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.23, 35,069.78 and 24,639.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.23, 35,069.78 and 24,639.46 is: 33,756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.23 : 35,069.78 = 24,639.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.23/35,069.78 = 24,639.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.23x = 35,069.78 × 24,639.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.23x = 864,100,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,100,441.52/25,598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,756.26

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