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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,660.08, 50,613.84 and 25,194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,660.08, 50,613.84 and 25,194.74 is: 34,784.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,660.08 : 50,613.84 = 25,194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,660.08/50,613.84 = 25,194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,660.08x = 50,613.84 × 25,194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,660.08x = 1,275,202,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,202,539.20/36,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,784.50

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