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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,851.96, 35,601.12 and 24,670.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,851.96, 35,601.12 and 24,670.98 is: 33,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,851.96 : 35,601.12 = 24,670.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,851.96/35,601.12 = 24,670.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,851.96x = 35,601.12 × 24,670.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,851.96x = 878,314,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,314,519.50/25,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,974.77

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