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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.38, 37,893.66 and 24,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.38, 37,893.66 and 24,653.44 is: 36,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.38 : 37,893.66 = 24,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.38/37,893.66 = 24,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.38x = 37,893.66 × 24,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.38x = 934,209,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,209,073.19/25,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,980.25

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