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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,247.82, 54,311.70 and 25,665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,247.82, 54,311.70 and 25,665.59 is: 38,455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,247.82 : 54,311.70 = 25,665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,247.82/54,311.70 = 25,665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,247.82x = 54,311.70 × 25,665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,247.82x = 1,393,941,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,941,824.40/36,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,455.88

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