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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,171.36, 51,319.60 and 25,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,171.36, 51,319.60 and 25,837.28 is: 35,671.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,171.36 : 51,319.60 = 25,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,171.36/51,319.60 = 25,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,171.36x = 51,319.60 × 25,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,171.36x = 1,325,958,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,958,874.69/37,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,671.52

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