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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,017.76, 51,128.13 and 25,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,017.76, 51,128.13 and 25,060.27 is: 34,612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,017.76 : 51,128.13 = 25,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,017.76/51,128.13 = 25,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,017.76x = 51,128.13 × 25,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,017.76x = 1,281,284,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,284,742.40/37,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,612.70

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