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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.80, 35,452.70 and 24,274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.80, 35,452.70 and 24,274.99 is: 33,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.80 : 35,452.70 = 24,274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.80/35,452.70 = 24,274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.80x = 35,452.70 × 24,274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.80x = 860,613,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,613,910.03/25,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,522.40

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