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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,851.78, 52,279.23 and 25,894.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,851.78, 52,279.23 and 25,894.14 is: 35,763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,851.78 : 52,279.23 = 25,894.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,851.78/52,279.23 = 25,894.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,851.78x = 52,279.23 × 25,894.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,851.78x = 1,353,725,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,725,700.71/37,851.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,763.86

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