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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.38, 37,901.16 and 24,658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.38, 37,901.16 and 24,658.44 is: 36,987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.38 : 37,901.16 = 24,658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.38/37,901.16 = 24,658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.38x = 37,901.16 × 24,658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.38x = 934,583,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,583,479.79/25,267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,987.75

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