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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.52, 37,997.46 and 24,070.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.52, 37,997.46 and 24,070.09 is: 35,863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.52 : 37,997.46 = 24,070.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.52/37,997.46 = 24,070.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.52x = 37,997.46 × 24,070.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.52x = 914,602,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,602,281.97/25,502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,863.21

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