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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,158.40, 54,246.24 and 25,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,158.40, 54,246.24 and 25,790.40 is: 38,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,158.40 : 54,246.24 = 25,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,158.40/54,246.24 = 25,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,158.40x = 54,246.24 × 25,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,158.40x = 1,399,032,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,032,228.10/36,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,691.76

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