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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,035.23, 54,008.98 and 25,508.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,035.23, 54,008.98 and 25,508.23 is: 38,231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,035.23 : 54,008.98 = 25,508.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,035.23/54,008.98 = 25,508.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,035.23x = 54,008.98 × 25,508.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,035.23x = 1,377,673,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,673,588.91/36,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,231.30

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