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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,871.96, 55,274.72 and 25,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,871.96, 55,274.72 and 25,029.76 is: 37,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,871.96 : 55,274.72 = 25,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,871.96/55,274.72 = 25,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,871.96x = 55,274.72 × 25,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,871.96x = 1,383,512,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,512,975.67/36,871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,522.09

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