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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.68, 35,862.16 and 24,805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.68, 35,862.16 and 24,805.92 is: 34,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.68 : 35,862.16 = 24,805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.68/35,862.16 = 24,805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.68x = 35,862.16 × 24,805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.68x = 889,593,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,593,871.99/25,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,406.13

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