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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.40, 37,503.60 and 24,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.40, 37,503.60 and 24,127.60 is: 36,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.40 : 37,503.60 = 24,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.40/37,503.60 = 24,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.40x = 37,503.60 × 24,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.40x = 904,871,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,871,859.36/25,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,191.40

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