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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.80, 37,666.80 and 24,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.80, 37,666.80 and 24,430.80 is: 36,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.80 : 37,666.80 = 24,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.80/37,666.80 = 24,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.80x = 37,666.80 × 24,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.80x = 920,230,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,230,057.44/25,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,575.41

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