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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,744.91, 55,073.62 and 25,591.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,744.91, 55,073.62 and 25,591.21 is: 38,356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,744.91 : 55,073.62 = 25,591.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,744.91/55,073.62 = 25,591.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,744.91x = 55,073.62 × 25,591.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,744.91x = 1,409,400,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,400,574.88/36,744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,356.35

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