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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.74, 35,668.98 and 24,719.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.74, 35,668.98 and 24,719.49 is: 34,030.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.74 : 35,668.98 = 24,719.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.74/35,668.98 = 24,719.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.74x = 35,668.98 × 24,719.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.74x = 881,718,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,718,994.42/25,909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,030.41

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