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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,028.09, 53,947.82 and 25,440.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,028.09, 53,947.82 and 25,440.89 is: 38,094.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,028.09 : 53,947.82 = 25,440.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,028.09/53,947.82 = 25,440.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,028.09x = 53,947.82 × 25,440.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,028.09x = 1,372,480,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,480,348.22/36,028.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,094.73

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