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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.58, 38,459.39 and 24,237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.58, 38,459.39 and 24,237.90 is: 36,359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.58 : 38,459.39 = 24,237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.58/38,459.39 = 24,237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.58x = 38,459.39 × 24,237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.58x = 932,174,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,174,727.69/25,637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,359.70

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