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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,481.16, 51,681.96 and 25,551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,481.16, 51,681.96 and 25,551.48 is: 35,232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,481.16 : 51,681.96 = 25,551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,481.16/51,681.96 = 25,551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,481.16x = 51,681.96 × 25,551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,481.16x = 1,320,550,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,550,567.30/37,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,232.38

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