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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,143.36, 51,265.38 and 25,210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,143.36, 51,265.38 and 25,210.54 is: 34,795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,143.36 : 51,265.38 = 25,210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,143.36/51,265.38 = 25,210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,143.36x = 51,265.38 × 25,210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,143.36x = 1,292,427,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,427,913.11/37,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,795.67

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