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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,425.61, 50,265.98 and 20,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,425.61, 50,265.98 and 20,292.54 is: 28,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,425.61 : 50,265.98 = 20,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,425.61/50,265.98 = 20,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,425.61x = 50,265.98 × 20,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,425.61x = 1,020,024,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,024,308.33/36,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,002.94

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