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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,321.98, 55,983 and 25,599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,321.98, 55,983 and 25,599.66 is: 38,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,321.98 : 55,983 = 25,599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,321.98/55,983 = 25,599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,321.98x = 55,983 × 25,599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,321.98x = 1,433,145,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,145,765.78/37,321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,399.51

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