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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,116.78, 37,495.43 and 24,240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,116.78, 37,495.43 and 24,240.24 is: 36,186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,116.78 : 37,495.43 = 24,240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,116.78/37,495.43 = 24,240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,116.78x = 37,495.43 × 24,240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,116.78x = 908,898,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,898,154.52/25,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,186.88

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