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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,021.78, 53,988.91 and 25,494.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,021.78, 53,988.91 and 25,494.87 is: 38,211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,021.78 : 53,988.91 = 25,494.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,021.78/53,988.91 = 25,494.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,021.78x = 53,988.91 × 25,494.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,021.78x = 1,376,440,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,440,241.89/36,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,211.33

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