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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.94, 37,937.84 and 24,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.94, 37,937.84 and 24,693.12 is: 36,785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.94 : 37,937.84 = 24,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.94/37,937.84 = 24,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.94x = 37,937.84 × 24,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.94x = 936,803,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,803,512.20/25,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,785.08

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