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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,924.92, 56,906.58 and 25,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,924.92, 56,906.58 and 25,587 is: 38,393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,924.92 : 56,906.58 = 25,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,924.92/56,906.58 = 25,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,924.92x = 56,906.58 × 25,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,924.92x = 1,456,068,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,068,662.46/37,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,393.45

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