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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.29, 37,783.14 and 24,606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.29, 37,783.14 and 24,606.51 is: 36,935.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.29 : 37,783.14 = 24,606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.29/37,783.14 = 24,606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.29x = 37,783.14 × 24,606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.29x = 929,711,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,711,212.24/25,171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,935.38

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