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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,271.40, 55,907.10 and 25,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,271.40, 55,907.10 and 25,607.40 is: 38,411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,271.40 : 55,907.10 = 25,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,271.40/55,907.10 = 25,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,271.40x = 55,907.10 × 25,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,271.40x = 1,431,635,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,635,472.54/37,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,411.10

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