Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,965.72, 56,968.74 and 25,455
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,965.72, 56,968.74 and 25,455 is: 38,196.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,965.72 : 56,968.74 = 25,455 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,965.72/56,968.74 = 25,455/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,965.72x = 56,968.74 × 25,455 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,965.72x = 1,450,139,276.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,139,276.70/37,965.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,196.02
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