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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.34, 37,471.95 and 24,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.34, 37,471.95 and 24,391.98 is: 36,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.34 : 37,471.95 = 24,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.34/37,471.95 = 24,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.34x = 37,471.95 × 24,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.34x = 914,015,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,015,054.96/25,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,554.26

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