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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,263.61, 55,874.26 and 25,431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,263.61, 55,874.26 and 25,431.73 is: 38,133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,263.61 : 55,874.26 = 25,431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,263.61/55,874.26 = 25,431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,263.61x = 55,874.26 × 25,431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,263.61x = 1,420,978,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,978,986.37/37,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,133.15

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