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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,998.76, 52,445.52 and 25,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,998.76, 52,445.52 and 25,055.28 is: 34,581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,998.76 : 52,445.52 = 25,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,998.76/52,445.52 = 25,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,998.76x = 52,445.52 × 25,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,998.76x = 1,314,037,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,037,188.35/37,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,581.05

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