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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,233.16, 49,984.74 and 25,628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,233.16, 49,984.74 and 25,628.64 is: 35,355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,233.16 : 49,984.74 = 25,628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,233.16/49,984.74 = 25,628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,233.16x = 49,984.74 × 25,628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,233.16x = 1,281,040,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,040,719.51/36,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,355.48

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