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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.58, 51,059.13 and 25,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.58, 51,059.13 and 25,710.81 is: 35,450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.58 : 51,059.13 = 25,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.58/51,059.13 = 25,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.58x = 51,059.13 × 25,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.58x = 1,312,771,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,771,590.20/37,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,450.06

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