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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,341.23, 54,397.62 and 25,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,341.23, 54,397.62 and 25,030.18 is: 37,466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,341.23 : 54,397.62 = 25,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,341.23/54,397.62 = 25,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,341.23x = 54,397.62 × 25,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,341.23x = 1,361,582,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,582,220.17/36,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,466.60

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