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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.33, 37,869.23 and 24,257.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.33, 37,869.23 and 24,257.81 is: 36,606.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.33 : 37,869.23 = 24,257.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.33/37,869.23 = 24,257.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.33x = 37,869.23 × 24,257.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.33x = 918,624,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,624,457.48/25,094.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,606.86

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