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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,278.24, 37,696.20 and 24,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,278.24, 37,696.20 and 24,682.08 is: 36,807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,278.24 : 37,696.20 = 24,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,278.24/37,696.20 = 24,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,278.24x = 37,696.20 × 24,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,278.24x = 930,420,624.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,420,624.10/25,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,807.18

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