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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,870.84, 35,708.78 and 24,302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,870.84, 35,708.78 and 24,302.68 is: 33,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,870.84 : 35,708.78 = 24,302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,870.84/35,708.78 = 24,302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,870.84x = 35,708.78 × 24,302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,870.84x = 867,819,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,819,053.53/25,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,544.29

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