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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,869.96, 55,271.72 and 25,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,869.96, 55,271.72 and 25,027.76 is: 37,519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,869.96 : 55,271.72 = 25,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,869.96/55,271.72 = 25,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,869.96x = 55,271.72 × 25,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,869.96x = 1,383,327,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,327,342.95/36,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,519.09

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