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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.92, 56,878.08 and 25,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.92, 56,878.08 and 25,568 is: 38,364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.92 : 56,878.08 = 25,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.92/56,878.08 = 25,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.92x = 56,878.08 × 25,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.92x = 1,454,258,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,258,749.44/37,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,364.95

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