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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,702.56, 35,211.96 and 24,743.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,702.56, 35,211.96 and 24,743.16 is: 33,897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,702.56 : 35,211.96 = 24,743.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,702.56/35,211.96 = 24,743.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,702.56x = 35,211.96 × 24,743.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,702.56x = 871,255,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,255,160.19/25,702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,897.60

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