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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,452.69, 37,972.37 and 24,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,452.69, 37,972.37 and 24,074.88 is: 35,916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,452.69 : 37,972.37 = 24,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,452.69/37,972.37 = 24,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,452.69x = 37,972.37 × 24,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,452.69x = 914,180,251.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,180,251.07/25,452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,916.84

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