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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,855.26, 52,261.86 and 25,125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,855.26, 52,261.86 and 25,125.66 is: 34,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,855.26 : 52,261.86 = 25,125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,855.26/52,261.86 = 25,125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,855.26x = 52,261.86 × 25,125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,855.26x = 1,313,113,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,113,725.33/37,855.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,687.75

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