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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,867.96, 55,268.73 and 25,025.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,867.96, 55,268.73 and 25,025.76 is: 37,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,867.96 : 55,268.73 = 25,025.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,867.96/55,268.73 = 25,025.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,867.96x = 55,268.73 × 25,025.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,867.96x = 1,383,141,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,141,972.48/36,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,516.10

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