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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,481.46, 50,363.44 and 25,896.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,481.46, 50,363.44 and 25,896.38 is: 35,750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,481.46 : 50,363.44 = 25,896.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,481.46/50,363.44 = 25,896.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,481.46x = 50,363.44 × 25,896.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,481.46x = 1,304,230,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,230,780.35/36,481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,750.51

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