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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.20, 55,603.80 and 25,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.20, 55,603.80 and 25,259.40 is: 37,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.20 : 55,603.80 = 25,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.20/55,603.80 = 25,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.20x = 55,603.80 × 25,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.20x = 1,404,518,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,518,625.72/37,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,889.10

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