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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,689.64, 50,654.21 and 25,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,689.64, 50,654.21 and 25,354.91 is: 35,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,689.64 : 50,654.21 = 25,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,689.64/50,654.21 = 25,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,689.64x = 50,654.21 × 25,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,689.64x = 1,284,332,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,332,555.63/36,689.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,005.32

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