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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,886.16, 35,729.16 and 24,135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,886.16, 35,729.16 and 24,135.12 is: 33,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,886.16 : 35,729.16 = 24,135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,886.16/35,729.16 = 24,135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,886.16x = 35,729.16 × 24,135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,886.16x = 862,327,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,327,564.10/25,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,312.30

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