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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.78, 35,294.45 and 24,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.78, 35,294.45 and 24,255.70 is: 33,222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.78 : 35,294.45 = 24,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.78/35,294.45 = 24,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.78x = 35,294.45 × 24,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.78x = 856,091,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,091,590.87/25,768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,222.05

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