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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.88, 37,900.41 and 24,657.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.88, 37,900.41 and 24,657.94 is: 36,987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.88 : 37,900.41 = 24,657.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.88/37,900.41 = 24,657.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.88x = 37,900.41 × 24,657.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.88x = 934,546,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,546,035.76/25,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,987.00

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