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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.20, 35,835.26 and 24,780.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.20, 35,835.26 and 24,780.94 is: 34,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.20 : 35,835.26 = 24,780.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.20/35,835.26 = 24,780.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.20x = 35,835.26 × 24,780.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.20x = 888,031,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,031,441.76/25,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,202.15

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