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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,427.59, 54,521.10 and 25,733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,427.59, 54,521.10 and 25,733.16 is: 38,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,427.59 : 54,521.10 = 25,733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,427.59/54,521.10 = 25,733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,427.59x = 54,521.10 × 25,733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,427.59x = 1,403,000,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,000,189.68/36,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,514.77

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