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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.52, 37,771.84 and 24,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.52, 37,771.84 and 24,222.40 is: 36,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.52 : 37,771.84 = 24,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.52/37,771.84 = 24,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.52x = 37,771.84 × 24,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.52x = 914,924,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,924,617.22/25,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.15

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