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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.92, 38,188.02 and 24,434.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.92, 38,188.02 and 24,434.56 is: 36,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.92 : 38,188.02 = 24,434.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.92/38,188.02 = 24,434.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.92x = 38,188.02 × 24,434.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.92x = 933,107,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,107,275.03/25,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,681.74

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