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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,315.28, 50,152.26 and 25,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,315.28, 50,152.26 and 25,014.16 is: 34,545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,315.28 : 50,152.26 = 25,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,315.28/50,152.26 = 25,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,315.28x = 50,152.26 × 25,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,315.28x = 1,254,516,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,516,656.00/36,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,545.15

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