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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,131.99, 51,265.44 and 25,797.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,131.99, 51,265.44 and 25,797.84 is: 35,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,131.99 : 51,265.44 = 25,797.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,131.99/51,265.44 = 25,797.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,131.99x = 51,265.44 × 25,797.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,131.99x = 1,322,537,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,537,618.65/37,131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,617.20

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