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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,140.44, 37,423.26 and 24,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,140.44, 37,423.26 and 24,766.76 is: 36,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,140.44 : 37,423.26 = 24,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,140.44/37,423.26 = 24,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,140.44x = 37,423.26 × 24,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,140.44x = 926,852,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,852,898.84/25,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,867.01

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