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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.42, 35,346.29 and 24,358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.42, 35,346.29 and 24,358.47 is: 33,630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.42 : 35,346.29 = 24,358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.42/35,346.29 = 24,358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.42x = 35,346.29 × 24,358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.42x = 860,981,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,981,422.78/25,601.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,630.23

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