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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.38, 37,898.16 and 24,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.38, 37,898.16 and 24,656.44 is: 36,984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.38 : 37,898.16 = 24,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.38/37,898.16 = 24,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.38x = 37,898.16 × 24,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.38x = 934,433,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,433,708.15/25,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,984.75

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