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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,206.69, 49,912.88 and 25,418.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,206.69, 49,912.88 and 25,418.71 is: 35,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,206.69 : 49,912.88 = 25,418.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,206.69/49,912.88 = 25,418.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,206.69x = 49,912.88 × 25,418.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,206.69x = 1,268,721,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,721,021.98/36,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,041.07

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