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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.40, 37,549.44 and 24,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.40, 37,549.44 and 24,068.16 is: 35,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.40 : 37,549.44 = 24,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.40/37,549.44 = 24,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.40x = 37,549.44 × 24,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.40x = 903,745,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,745,929.83/25,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,855.25

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