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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,887.16, 35,730.54 and 24,136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,887.16, 35,730.54 and 24,136.12 is: 33,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,887.16 : 35,730.54 = 24,136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,887.16/35,730.54 = 24,136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,887.16x = 35,730.54 × 24,136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,887.16x = 862,396,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,396,601.10/25,887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,313.68

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