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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,204.59, 37,748.56 and 24,329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,204.59, 37,748.56 and 24,329.79 is: 36,438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,204.59 : 37,748.56 = 24,329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,204.59/37,748.56 = 24,329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,204.59x = 37,748.56 × 24,329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,204.59x = 918,414,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,414,227.21/25,204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,438.38

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