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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,688, 52,053.18 and 25,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,688, 52,053.18 and 25,090.88 is: 34,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,688 : 52,053.18 = 25,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,688/52,053.18 = 25,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,688x = 52,053.18 × 25,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,688x = 1,306,060,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,060,093.00/37,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,654.53

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