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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,238.19, 54,286.49 and 24,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,238.19, 54,286.49 and 24,966.94 is: 37,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,238.19 : 54,286.49 = 24,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,238.19/54,286.49 = 24,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,238.19x = 54,286.49 × 24,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,238.19x = 1,355,367,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,367,426.69/36,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,401.63

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