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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,181, 51,353.52 and 25,223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,181, 51,353.52 and 25,223.58 is: 34,838.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,181 : 51,353.52 = 25,223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,181/51,353.52 = 25,223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,181x = 51,353.52 × 25,223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,181x = 1,295,319,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,319,620.00/37,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,838.21

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