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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,197.16, 54,265.50 and 25,125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,197.16, 54,265.50 and 25,125.46 is: 37,667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,197.16 : 54,265.50 = 25,125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,197.16/54,265.50 = 25,125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,197.16x = 54,265.50 × 25,125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,197.16x = 1,363,445,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,445,649.63/36,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,667.20

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