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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,611.99, 54,928.92 and 25,958.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,611.99, 54,928.92 and 25,958.87 is: 38,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,611.99 : 54,928.92 = 25,958.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,611.99/54,928.92 = 25,958.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,611.99x = 54,928.92 × 25,958.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,611.99x = 1,425,892,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,892,693.52/36,611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,946.06

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