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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,313.97, 51,405.68 and 25,963.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,313.97, 51,405.68 and 25,963.98 is: 35,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,313.97 : 51,405.68 = 25,963.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,313.97/51,405.68 = 25,963.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,313.97x = 51,405.68 × 25,963.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,313.97x = 1,334,695,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,695,773.50/37,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,769.33

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