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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,268.48, 55,902.72 and 25,546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,268.48, 55,902.72 and 25,546.16 is: 38,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,268.48 : 55,902.72 = 25,546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,268.48/55,902.72 = 25,546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,268.48x = 55,902.72 × 25,546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,268.48x = 1,428,099,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,099,829.56/37,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,319.24

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