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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,117.80, 37,719.90 and 24,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,117.80, 37,719.90 and 24,340.20 is: 36,552.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,117.80 : 37,719.90 = 24,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,117.80/37,719.90 = 24,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,117.80x = 37,719.90 × 24,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,117.80x = 918,109,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,109,909.98/25,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,552.16

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