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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,233.31, 49,984.96 and 25,628.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,233.31, 49,984.96 and 25,628.79 is: 35,355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,233.31 : 49,984.96 = 25,628.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,233.31/49,984.96 = 25,628.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,233.31x = 49,984.96 × 25,628.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,233.31x = 1,281,054,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,054,043.00/36,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,355.70

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