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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,311.70, 54,434.72 and 25,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,311.70, 54,434.72 and 25,223.60 is: 37,812.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,311.70 : 54,434.72 = 25,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,311.70/54,434.72 = 25,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,311.70x = 54,434.72 × 25,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,311.70x = 1,373,039,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,039,603.39/36,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,812.59

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