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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,212.68, 49,921.17 and 25,424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,212.68, 49,921.17 and 25,424.71 is: 35,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,212.68 : 49,921.17 = 25,424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,212.68/49,921.17 = 25,424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,212.68x = 49,921.17 × 25,424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,212.68x = 1,269,231,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,231,270.11/36,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,049.36

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