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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,373.70, 38,060.55 and 24,936.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,373.70, 38,060.55 and 24,936.30 is: 37,404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,373.70 : 38,060.55 = 24,936.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,373.70/38,060.55 = 24,936.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,373.70x = 38,060.55 × 24,936.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,373.70x = 949,089,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,089,292.97/25,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,404.45

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