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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,327.98, 55,992.09 and 25,605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,327.98, 55,992.09 and 25,605.66 is: 38,408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,327.98 : 55,992.09 = 25,605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,327.98/55,992.09 = 25,605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,327.98x = 55,992.09 × 25,605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,327.98x = 1,433,714,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,714,419.23/37,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,408.57

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