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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,052.78, 55,579.77 and 25,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,052.78, 55,579.77 and 25,976.84 is: 38,965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,052.78 : 55,579.77 = 25,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,052.78/55,579.77 = 25,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,052.78x = 55,579.77 × 25,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,052.78x = 1,443,786,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,786,514.63/37,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,965.68

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