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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,906.24, 55,270.08 and 25,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,906.24, 55,270.08 and 25,824 is: 38,673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,906.24 : 55,270.08 = 25,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,906.24/55,270.08 = 25,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,906.24x = 55,270.08 × 25,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,906.24x = 1,427,294,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,294,545.92/36,906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,673.53

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