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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,864.46, 55,263.48 and 25,022.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,864.46, 55,263.48 and 25,022.26 is: 37,510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,864.46 : 55,263.48 = 25,022.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,864.46/55,263.48 = 25,022.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,864.46x = 55,263.48 × 25,022.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,864.46x = 1,382,817,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,817,165.06/36,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,510.85

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