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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.48, 55,899.72 and 25,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.48, 55,899.72 and 25,544.16 is: 38,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.48 : 55,899.72 = 25,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.48/55,899.72 = 25,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.48x = 55,899.72 × 25,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.48x = 1,427,911,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,911,391.64/37,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,316.24

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