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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.79, 37,286.60 and 24,779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.79, 37,286.60 and 24,779.76 is: 36,951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.79 : 37,286.60 = 24,779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.79/37,286.60 = 24,779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.79x = 37,286.60 × 24,779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.79x = 923,952,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,952,875.32/25,004.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,951.04

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