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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.74, 37,615.12 and 24,434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.74, 37,615.12 and 24,434.84 is: 36,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.74 : 37,615.12 = 24,434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.74/37,615.12 = 24,434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.74x = 37,615.12 × 24,434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.74x = 919,119,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,119,438.78/25,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,363.70

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