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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.24, 35,672.42 and 24,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.24, 35,672.42 and 24,722 is: 34,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.24 : 35,672.42 = 24,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.24/35,672.42 = 24,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.24x = 35,672.42 × 24,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.24x = 881,893,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,893,567.24/25,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,033.86

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