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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.20, 35,842.16 and 24,785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.20, 35,842.16 and 24,785.94 is: 34,209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.20 : 35,842.16 = 24,785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.20/35,842.16 = 24,785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.20x = 35,842.16 × 24,785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.20x = 888,381,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,381,627.23/25,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,209.05

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