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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.39, 37,872.87 and 24,215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.39, 37,872.87 and 24,215.83 is: 36,252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.39 : 37,872.87 = 24,215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.39/37,872.87 = 24,215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.39x = 37,872.87 × 24,215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.39x = 917,122,796.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,122,796.04/25,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252.22

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