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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,023.09, 37,387.86 and 24,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,023.09, 37,387.86 and 24,151.14 is: 36,085.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,023.09 : 37,387.86 = 24,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,023.09/37,387.86 = 24,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,023.09x = 37,387.86 × 24,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,023.09x = 902,959,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,959,441.16/25,023.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,085.05

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