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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,922.65, 55,412.91 and 25,756.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,922.65, 55,412.91 and 25,756.71 is: 38,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,922.65 : 55,412.91 = 25,756.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,922.65/55,412.91 = 25,756.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,922.65x = 55,412.91 × 25,756.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,922.65x = 1,427,254,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,254,253.13/36,922.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,655.25

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