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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,122.04, 54,095.04 and 24,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,122.04, 54,095.04 and 24,997.50 is: 37,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,122.04 : 54,095.04 = 24,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,122.04/54,095.04 = 24,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,122.04x = 54,095.04 × 24,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,122.04x = 1,352,240,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,240,762.40/36,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,435.34

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