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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,312.16, 51,478.32 and 25,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,312.16, 51,478.32 and 25,354.88 is: 34,981.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,312.16 : 51,478.32 = 25,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,312.16/51,478.32 = 25,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,312.16x = 51,478.32 × 25,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,312.16x = 1,305,226,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,226,626.20/37,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,981.27

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