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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.72, 35,440.39 and 24,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.72, 35,440.39 and 24,266.02 is: 33,510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.72 : 35,440.39 = 24,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.72/35,440.39 = 24,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.72x = 35,440.39 × 24,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.72x = 859,997,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,997,212.55/25,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,510.23

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