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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.06, 37,951.89 and 24,267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.06, 37,951.89 and 24,267.35 is: 36,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.06 : 37,951.89 = 24,267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.06/37,951.89 = 24,267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.06x = 37,951.89 × 24,267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.06x = 920,991,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,991,724.69/25,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,441.63

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