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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.98, 55,900.47 and 25,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.98, 55,900.47 and 25,544.66 is: 38,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.98 : 55,900.47 = 25,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.98/55,900.47 = 25,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.98x = 55,900.47 × 25,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.98x = 1,427,958,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,958,499.99/37,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,316.99

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