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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,240.93, 49,995.48 and 25,636.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,240.93, 49,995.48 and 25,636.41 is: 35,366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,240.93 : 49,995.48 = 25,636.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,240.93/49,995.48 = 25,636.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,240.93x = 49,995.48 × 25,636.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,240.93x = 1,281,704,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,704,623.43/36,240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,366.22

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