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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.72, 35,672.96 and 24,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.72, 35,672.96 and 24,955.68 is: 34,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.72 : 35,672.96 = 24,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.72/35,672.96 = 24,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.72x = 35,672.96 × 24,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.72x = 890,242,974.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,242,974.41/25,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,439.17

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