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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,016.76, 51,126.75 and 25,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,016.76, 51,126.75 and 25,059.27 is: 34,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,016.76 : 51,126.75 = 25,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,016.76/51,126.75 = 25,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,016.76x = 51,126.75 × 25,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,016.76x = 1,281,199,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,199,032.47/37,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,611.32

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