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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.38, 37,896.66 and 24,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.38, 37,896.66 and 24,655.44 is: 36,983.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.38 : 37,896.66 = 24,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.38/37,896.66 = 24,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.38x = 37,896.66 × 24,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.38x = 934,358,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,358,826.83/25,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,983.25

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