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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,908.24, 55,273.08 and 25,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,908.24, 55,273.08 and 25,826 is: 38,676.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,908.24 : 55,273.08 = 25,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,908.24/55,273.08 = 25,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,908.24x = 55,273.08 × 25,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,908.24x = 1,427,482,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,482,564.08/36,908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,676.53

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