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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,985.53, 52,427.28 and 25,042.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,985.53, 52,427.28 and 25,042.09 is: 34,562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,985.53 : 52,427.28 = 25,042.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,985.53/52,427.28 = 25,042.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,985.53x = 52,427.28 × 25,042.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,985.53x = 1,312,888,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,888,533.15/37,985.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,562.86

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