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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.97, 35,673.30 and 24,955.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.97, 35,673.30 and 24,955.93 is: 34,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.97 : 35,673.30 = 24,955.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.97/35,673.30 = 24,955.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.97x = 35,673.30 × 24,955.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.97x = 890,260,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,260,199.30/25,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,439.51

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