Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,891.68, 52,249.50 and 25,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,891.68, 52,249.50 and 25,800 is: 35,576.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,891.68 : 52,249.50 = 25,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,891.68/52,249.50 = 25,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,891.68x = 52,249.50 × 25,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,891.68x = 1,348,037,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,348,037,100/37,891.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,576.07
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