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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.79, 35,696.19 and 24,175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.79, 35,696.19 and 24,175.38 is: 33,365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.79 : 35,696.19 = 24,175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.79/35,696.19 = 24,175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.79x = 35,696.19 × 24,175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.79x = 862,968,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,968,957.80/25,863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,365.91

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