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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.74, 37,613.63 and 24,433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.74, 37,613.63 and 24,433.84 is: 36,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.74 : 37,613.63 = 24,433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.74/37,613.63 = 24,433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.74x = 37,613.63 × 24,433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.74x = 919,045,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,045,417.24/25,274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,362.21

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