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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,209.43, 49,916.69 and 25,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,209.43, 49,916.69 and 25,421.46 is: 35,044.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,209.43 : 49,916.69 = 25,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,209.43/49,916.69 = 25,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,209.43x = 49,916.69 × 25,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,209.43x = 1,268,955,011.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,955,011.06/36,209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,044.88

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