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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.60, 37,908.90 and 24,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.60, 37,908.90 and 24,624.60 is: 36,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.60 : 37,908.90 = 24,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.60/37,908.90 = 24,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.60x = 37,908.90 × 24,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.60x = 933,491,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,491,498.94/25,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,936.90

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