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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,295.32, 55,898.52 and 25,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,295.32, 55,898.52 and 25,989.44 is: 38,953.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,295.32 : 55,898.52 = 25,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,295.32/55,898.52 = 25,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,295.32x = 55,898.52 × 25,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,295.32x = 1,452,771,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,771,605.94/37,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,953.18

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