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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,240.97, 55,730.23 and 25,941.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,240.97, 55,730.23 and 25,941.47 is: 38,820.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,240.97 : 55,730.23 = 25,941.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,240.97/55,730.23 = 25,941.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,240.97x = 55,730.23 × 25,941.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,240.97x = 1,445,723,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,723,746.13/37,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,820.79

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