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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,863.46, 55,261.98 and 25,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,863.46, 55,261.98 and 25,021.26 is: 37,509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,863.46 : 55,261.98 = 25,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,863.46/55,261.98 = 25,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,863.46x = 55,261.98 × 25,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,863.46x = 1,382,724,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,724,369.69/36,863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,509.35

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