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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,786.50, 35,598.33 and 24,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,786.50, 35,598.33 and 24,231.30 is: 33,451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,786.50 : 35,598.33 = 24,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,786.50/35,598.33 = 24,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,786.50x = 35,598.33 × 24,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,786.50x = 862,593,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,593,813.73/25,786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,451.37

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