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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,057.69, 53,991.90 and 25,470.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,057.69, 53,991.90 and 25,470.45 is: 38,138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,057.69 : 53,991.90 = 25,470.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,057.69/53,991.90 = 25,470.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,057.69x = 53,991.90 × 25,470.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,057.69x = 1,375,197,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,197,989.36/36,057.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,138.83

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