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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,060.69, 53,996.40 and 25,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,060.69, 53,996.40 and 25,473.45 is: 38,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,060.69 : 53,996.40 = 25,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,060.69/53,996.40 = 25,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,060.69x = 53,996.40 × 25,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,060.69x = 1,375,474,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,474,595.58/36,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,143.32

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