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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,675.96, 52,002.38 and 25,744.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,675.96, 52,002.38 and 25,744.12 is: 35,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,675.96 : 52,002.38 = 25,744.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,675.96/52,002.38 = 25,744.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,675.96x = 52,002.38 × 25,744.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,675.96x = 1,338,755,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,755,511.01/37,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,533.41

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