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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,876.46, 35,731.94 and 24,547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,876.46, 35,731.94 and 24,547.86 is: 33,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,876.46 : 35,731.94 = 24,547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,876.46/35,731.94 = 24,547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,876.46x = 35,731.94 × 24,547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,876.46x = 877,142,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,142,537.91/25,876.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,897.31

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