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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,003.76, 53,913.30 and 24,895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,003.76, 53,913.30 and 24,895.12 is: 37,278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,003.76 : 53,913.30 = 24,895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,003.76/53,913.30 = 24,895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,003.76x = 53,913.30 × 24,895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,003.76x = 1,342,178,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,178,073.10/36,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,278.83

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