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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,292.36, 55,938.56 and 25,570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,292.36, 55,938.56 and 25,570.04 is: 38,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,292.36 : 55,938.56 = 25,570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,292.36/55,938.56 = 25,570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,292.36x = 55,938.56 × 25,570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,292.36x = 1,430,350,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,350,809.20/37,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,355.07

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