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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,342.48, 56,013.72 and 25,620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,342.48, 56,013.72 and 25,620.16 is: 38,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,342.48 : 56,013.72 = 25,620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,342.48/56,013.72 = 25,620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,342.48x = 56,013.72 × 25,620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,342.48x = 1,435,080,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,080,468.60/37,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,430.24

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