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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.20, 55,725.30 and 25,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.20, 55,725.30 and 25,340.40 is: 38,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.20 : 55,725.30 = 25,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.20/55,725.30 = 25,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.20x = 55,725.30 × 25,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.20x = 1,412,101,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,101,392.12/37,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,010.60

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