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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,277.98, 55,916.98 and 25,555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,277.98, 55,916.98 and 25,555.66 is: 38,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,277.98 : 55,916.98 = 25,555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,277.98/55,916.98 = 25,555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,277.98x = 55,916.98 × 25,555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,277.98x = 1,428,995,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,995,329.11/37,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,333.50

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