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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,059.76, 54,086.24 and 25,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,059.76, 54,086.24 and 25,574.72 is: 38,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,059.76 : 54,086.24 = 25,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,059.76/54,086.24 = 25,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,059.76x = 54,086.24 × 25,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,059.76x = 1,383,240,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,240,443.85/36,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,359.67

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