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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,860.12, 55,289.72 and 25,996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,860.12, 55,289.72 and 25,996.11 is: 38,993.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,860.12 : 55,289.72 = 25,996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,860.12/55,289.72 = 25,996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,860.12x = 55,289.72 × 25,996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,860.12x = 1,437,317,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,317,642.99/36,860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,993.84

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