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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,004.68, 51,021.78 and 25,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,004.68, 51,021.78 and 25,683.76 is: 35,412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,004.68 : 51,021.78 = 25,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,004.68/51,021.78 = 25,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,004.68x = 51,021.78 × 25,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,004.68x = 1,310,431,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,431,152.29/37,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,412.58

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