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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,381.91, 56,089.26 and 25,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,381.91, 56,089.26 and 25,714.26 is: 38,582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,381.91 : 56,089.26 = 25,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,381.91/56,089.26 = 25,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,381.91x = 56,089.26 × 25,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,381.91x = 1,442,293,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,293,814.85/37,381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,582.67

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