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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,672.84, 51,995.34 and 25,731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,672.84, 51,995.34 and 25,731.76 is: 35,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,672.84 : 51,995.34 = 25,731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,672.84/51,995.34 = 25,731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,672.84x = 51,995.34 × 25,731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,672.84x = 1,337,931,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,931,610.00/37,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,514.49

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