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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,627.39, 54,962.96 and 25,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,627.39, 54,962.96 and 25,511.96 is: 38,283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,627.39 : 54,962.96 = 25,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,627.39/54,962.96 = 25,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,627.39x = 54,962.96 × 25,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,627.39x = 1,402,212,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,212,846.85/36,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,283.18

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