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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,076.23, 55,589.74 and 25,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,076.23, 55,589.74 and 25,996.34 is: 38,977.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,076.23 : 55,589.74 = 25,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,076.23/55,589.74 = 25,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,076.23x = 55,589.74 × 25,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,076.23x = 1,445,129,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,129,582.08/37,076.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,977.26

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