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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,311.54, 55,967.25 and 25,589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,311.54, 55,967.25 and 25,589.22 is: 38,383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,311.54 : 55,967.25 = 25,589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,311.54/55,967.25 = 25,589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,311.54x = 55,967.25 × 25,589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,311.54x = 1,432,158,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,158,273.05/37,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,383.79

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