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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,721.16, 52,035.67 and 25,622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,721.16, 52,035.67 and 25,622.26 is: 35,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,721.16 : 52,035.67 = 25,622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,721.16/52,035.67 = 25,622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,721.16x = 52,035.67 × 25,622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,721.16x = 1,333,271,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,271,367.95/37,721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,345.45

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