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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,853.66, 35,859.38 and 24,803.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,853.66, 35,859.38 and 24,803.90 is: 34,403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,853.66 : 35,859.38 = 24,803.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,853.66/35,859.38 = 24,803.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,853.66x = 35,859.38 × 24,803.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,853.66x = 889,452,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,452,475.58/25,853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,403.35

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