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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,241.46, 37,803.84 and 24,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,241.46, 37,803.84 and 24,366.66 is: 36,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,241.46 : 37,803.84 = 24,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,241.46/37,803.84 = 24,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,241.46x = 37,803.84 × 24,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,241.46x = 921,153,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,153,315.97/25,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,493.66

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