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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.70, 37,511.55 and 24,861.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.70, 37,511.55 and 24,861.90 is: 37,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.70 : 37,511.55 = 24,861.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.70/37,511.55 = 24,861.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.70x = 37,511.55 × 24,861.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.70x = 932,608,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,608,404.95/25,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,292.85

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