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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,218.99, 54,265.15 and 25,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,218.99, 54,265.15 and 25,132.72 is: 37,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,218.99 : 54,265.15 = 25,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,218.99/54,265.15 = 25,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,218.99x = 54,265.15 × 25,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,218.99x = 1,363,830,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,830,820.71/36,218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,655.13

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