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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.24, 51,305.76 and 25,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.24, 51,305.76 and 25,827.36 is: 35,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.24 : 51,305.76 = 25,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.24/51,305.76 = 25,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.24x = 51,305.76 × 25,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.24x = 1,325,092,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,092,333.59/37,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,657.91

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