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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,116.70, 37,617.45 and 24,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,116.70, 37,617.45 and 24,540.70 is: 36,754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,116.70 : 37,617.45 = 24,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,116.70/37,617.45 = 24,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,116.70x = 37,617.45 × 24,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,116.70x = 923,158,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,158,555.22/25,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,754.77

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