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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.84, 35,706.02 and 24,300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.84, 35,706.02 and 24,300.68 is: 33,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.84 : 35,706.02 = 24,300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.84/35,706.02 = 24,300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.84x = 35,706.02 × 24,300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.84x = 867,680,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,680,266.06/25,868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,541.53

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