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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,154.67, 54,315.26 and 25,650.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,154.67, 54,315.26 and 25,650.77 is: 38,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,154.67 : 54,315.26 = 25,650.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,154.67/54,315.26 = 25,650.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,154.67x = 54,315.26 × 25,650.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,154.67x = 1,393,228,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,228,113.50/36,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,535.22

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