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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.88, 37,901.91 and 24,658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.88, 37,901.91 and 24,658.94 is: 36,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.88 : 37,901.91 = 24,658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.88/37,901.91 = 24,658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.88x = 37,901.91 × 24,658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.88x = 934,620,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,620,924.58/25,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,988.50

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