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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,868.46, 55,269.48 and 25,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,868.46, 55,269.48 and 25,026.26 is: 37,516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,868.46 : 55,269.48 = 25,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,868.46/55,269.48 = 25,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,868.46x = 55,269.48 × 25,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,868.46x = 1,383,188,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,188,376.54/36,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,516.85

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