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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,237.92, 49,991.26 and 25,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,237.92, 49,991.26 and 25,633.40 is: 35,362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,237.92 : 49,991.26 = 25,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,237.92/49,991.26 = 25,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,237.92x = 49,991.26 × 25,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,237.92x = 1,281,445,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,445,964.08/36,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,362.02

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