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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,769.23, 35,562.42 and 24,588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,769.23, 35,562.42 and 24,588.25 is: 33,932.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,769.23 : 35,562.42 = 24,588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,769.23/35,562.42 = 24,588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,769.23x = 35,562.42 × 24,588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,769.23x = 874,417,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,417,584.66/25,769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,932.63

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