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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.31, 37,394.89 and 24,173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.31, 37,394.89 and 24,173.19 is: 36,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.31 : 37,394.89 = 24,173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.31/37,394.89 = 24,173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.31x = 37,394.89 × 24,173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.31x = 903,953,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,953,781.00/25,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,086.97

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