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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,868.16, 52,249.68 and 25,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,868.16, 52,249.68 and 25,284 is: 34,886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,868.16 : 52,249.68 = 25,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,868.16/52,249.68 = 25,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,868.16x = 52,249.68 × 25,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,868.16x = 1,321,080,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,080,909.12/37,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,886.32

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