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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,265.99, 54,398.72 and 25,548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,265.99, 54,398.72 and 25,548.23 is: 38,322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,265.99 : 54,398.72 = 25,548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,265.99/54,398.72 = 25,548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,265.99x = 54,398.72 × 25,548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,265.99x = 1,389,791,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,791,010.27/36,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,322.16

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