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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,268.21, 51,419.94 and 25,924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,268.21, 51,419.94 and 25,924.97 is: 35,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,268.21 : 51,419.94 = 25,924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,268.21/51,419.94 = 25,924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,268.21x = 51,419.94 × 25,924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,268.21x = 1,333,060,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,060,401.90/37,268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,769.37

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