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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,314.76, 51,477.71 and 25,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,314.76, 51,477.71 and 25,211.34 is: 34,780.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,314.76 : 51,477.71 = 25,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,314.76/51,477.71 = 25,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,314.76x = 51,477.71 × 25,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,314.76x = 1,297,821,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,821,791.84/37,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,780.39

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