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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,035.72, 54,050.28 and 25,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,035.72, 54,050.28 and 25,550.72 is: 38,323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,035.72 : 54,050.28 = 25,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,035.72/54,050.28 = 25,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,035.72x = 54,050.28 × 25,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,035.72x = 1,381,023,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,023,570.20/36,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,323.74

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