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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,125.80, 37,731.90 and 24,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,125.80, 37,731.90 and 24,348.20 is: 36,564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,125.80 : 37,731.90 = 24,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,125.80/37,731.90 = 24,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,125.80x = 37,731.90 × 24,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,125.80x = 918,703,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,703,847.58/25,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,564.16

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