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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,061.85, 37,306.40 and 24,688.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,061.85, 37,306.40 and 24,688.13 is: 36,750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,061.85 : 37,306.40 = 24,688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,061.85/37,306.40 = 24,688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,061.85x = 37,306.40 × 24,688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,061.85x = 921,024,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,024,943.06/25,061.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,750.08

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