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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,501.52, 37,995.97 and 24,069.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,501.52, 37,995.97 and 24,069.09 is: 35,861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,501.52 : 37,995.97 = 24,069.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,501.52/37,995.97 = 24,069.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,501.52x = 37,995.97 × 24,069.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,501.52x = 914,528,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,528,421.57/25,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,861.72

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