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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257.96, 37,828.62 and 24,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257.96, 37,828.62 and 24,383.16 is: 36,518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257.96 : 37,828.62 = 24,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257.96/37,828.62 = 24,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257.96x = 37,828.62 × 24,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257.96x = 922,381,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,381,294.04/25,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,518.44

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