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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,203.96, 37,747.62 and 24,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,203.96, 37,747.62 and 24,329.16 is: 36,437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,203.96 : 37,747.62 = 24,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,203.96/37,747.62 = 24,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,203.96x = 37,747.62 × 24,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,203.96x = 918,367,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,367,886.60/25,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,437.44

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