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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.72, 35,671.58 and 24,954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.72, 35,671.58 and 24,954.68 is: 34,437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.72 : 35,671.58 = 24,954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.72/35,671.58 = 24,954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.72x = 35,671.58 × 24,954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.72x = 890,172,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,172,560.86/25,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,437.78

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