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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,453.69, 37,973.86 and 24,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,453.69, 37,973.86 and 24,075.88 is: 35,918.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,453.69 : 37,973.86 = 24,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,453.69/37,973.86 = 24,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,453.69x = 37,973.86 × 24,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,453.69x = 914,254,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,254,096.50/25,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,918.33

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