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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.12, 52,082.06 and 25,466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.12, 52,082.06 and 25,466.88 is: 35,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.12 : 52,082.06 = 25,466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.12/52,082.06 = 25,466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.12x = 52,082.06 × 25,466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.12x = 1,326,367,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,367,572.17/37,729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,155.01

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