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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,670.96, 51,995.48 and 25,739.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,670.96, 51,995.48 and 25,739.12 is: 35,526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,670.96 : 51,995.48 = 25,739.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,670.96/51,995.48 = 25,739.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,670.96x = 51,995.48 × 25,739.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,670.96x = 1,338,317,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,317,899.18/37,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,526.51

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