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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.58, 37,869.61 and 24,258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.58, 37,869.61 and 24,258.06 is: 36,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.58 : 37,869.61 = 24,258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.58/37,869.61 = 24,258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.58x = 37,869.61 × 24,258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.58x = 918,643,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,643,271.56/25,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,607.24

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