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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.78, 52,083.06 and 25,467.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.78, 52,083.06 and 25,467.85 is: 35,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.78 : 52,083.06 = 25,467.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.78/52,083.06 = 25,467.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.78x = 52,083.06 × 25,467.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.78x = 1,326,443,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,443,559.62/37,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,156.41

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