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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,315.98, 55,973.97 and 25,593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,315.98, 55,973.97 and 25,593.66 is: 38,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,315.98 : 55,973.97 = 25,593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,315.98/55,973.97 = 25,593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,315.98x = 55,973.97 × 25,593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,315.98x = 1,432,578,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,578,757.03/37,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,390.49

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