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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,308.52, 37,702.94 and 24,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,308.52, 37,702.94 and 24,171.28 is: 36,008.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,308.52 : 37,702.94 = 24,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,308.52/37,702.94 = 24,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,308.52x = 37,702.94 × 24,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,308.52x = 911,328,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,328,319.56/25,308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,008.76

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