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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,577.28, 51,895.98 and 25,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,577.28, 51,895.98 and 25,671.36 is: 35,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,577.28 : 51,895.98 = 25,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,577.28/51,895.98 = 25,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,577.28x = 51,895.98 × 25,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,577.28x = 1,332,240,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,240,385.13/37,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,453.35

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