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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,003.29, 37,284.36 and 24,778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,003.29, 37,284.36 and 24,778.26 is: 36,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,003.29 : 37,284.36 = 24,778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,003.29/37,284.36 = 24,778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,003.29x = 37,284.36 × 24,778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,003.29x = 923,841,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,841,566.01/25,003.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,948.80

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