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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,273.98, 55,910.97 and 25,551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,273.98, 55,910.97 and 25,551.66 is: 38,327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,273.98 : 55,910.97 = 25,551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,273.98/55,910.97 = 25,551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,273.98x = 55,910.97 × 25,551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,273.98x = 1,428,618,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,618,095.71/37,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,327.49

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