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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,775.36, 55,163.06 and 25,703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,775.36, 55,163.06 and 25,703.66 is: 38,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,775.36 : 55,163.06 = 25,703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,775.36/55,163.06 = 25,703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,775.36x = 55,163.06 × 25,703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,775.36x = 1,417,892,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,892,538.80/36,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,555.50

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