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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.60, 54,046.80 and 25,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.60, 54,046.80 and 25,663.20 is: 38,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.60 : 54,046.80 = 25,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.60/54,046.80 = 25,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.60x = 54,046.80 × 25,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.60x = 1,387,013,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,013,837.76/36,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,460.22

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