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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,314.48, 55,971.84 and 25,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,314.48, 55,971.84 and 25,592.16 is: 38,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,314.48 : 55,971.84 = 25,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,314.48/55,971.84 = 25,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,314.48x = 55,971.84 × 25,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,314.48x = 1,432,440,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,440,284.77/37,314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,388.32

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