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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,181.51, 37,558.53 and 24,738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,181.51, 37,558.53 and 24,738.71 is: 36,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,181.51 : 37,558.53 = 24,738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,181.51/37,558.53 = 24,738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,181.51x = 37,558.53 × 24,738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,181.51x = 929,149,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,149,393.90/25,181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,898.09

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