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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,148.94, 37,436.12 and 24,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,148.94, 37,436.12 and 24,775.26 is: 36,879.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,148.94 : 37,436.12 = 24,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,148.94/37,436.12 = 24,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,148.94x = 37,436.12 × 24,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,148.94x = 927,489,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,489,482.51/25,148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,879.86

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