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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.60, 53,916.90 and 25,420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.60, 53,916.90 and 25,420.45 is: 38,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.60 : 53,916.90 = 25,420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.60/53,916.90 = 25,420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.60x = 53,916.90 × 25,420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.60x = 1,370,591,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,591,860.61/36,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,063.96

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