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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.69, 37,970.88 and 24,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.69, 37,970.88 and 24,073.88 is: 35,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.69 : 37,970.88 = 24,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.69/37,970.88 = 24,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.69x = 37,970.88 × 24,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.69x = 914,106,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,106,458.40/25,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,915.35

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