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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,261.38, 49,947.46 and 25,632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,261.38, 49,947.46 and 25,632.74 is: 35,307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,261.38 : 49,947.46 = 25,632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,261.38/49,947.46 = 25,632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,261.38x = 49,947.46 × 25,632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,261.38x = 1,280,290,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,290,255.84/36,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,307.27

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