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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,777.68, 35,753.80 and 24,727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,777.68, 35,753.80 and 24,727.92 is: 34,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,777.68 : 35,753.80 = 24,727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,777.68/35,753.80 = 24,727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,777.68x = 35,753.80 × 24,727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,777.68x = 884,117,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,117,106.10/25,777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,297.78

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