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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,306.52, 37,699.96 and 24,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,306.52, 37,699.96 and 24,169.28 is: 36,005.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,306.52 : 37,699.96 = 24,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,306.52/37,699.96 = 24,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,306.52x = 37,699.96 × 24,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,306.52x = 911,180,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,180,889.23/25,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,005.78

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