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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.54, 35,695.85 and 24,175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.54, 35,695.85 and 24,175.13 is: 33,365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.54 : 35,695.85 = 24,175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.54/35,695.85 = 24,175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.54x = 35,695.85 × 24,175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.54x = 862,951,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,951,514.86/25,863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,365.56

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