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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,304.53, 55,912.28 and 25,998.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,304.53, 55,912.28 and 25,998.65 is: 38,966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,304.53 : 55,912.28 = 25,998.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,304.53/55,912.28 = 25,998.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,304.53x = 55,912.28 × 25,998.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,304.53x = 1,453,643,583.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,643,583.86/37,304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,966.95

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