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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,261.69, 51,444.11 and 25,639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,261.69, 51,444.11 and 25,639.90 is: 35,398.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,261.69 : 51,444.11 = 25,639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,261.69/51,444.11 = 25,639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,261.69x = 51,444.11 × 25,639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,261.69x = 1,319,021,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,021,707.79/37,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,398.87

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