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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,924.65, 55,415.91 and 25,758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,924.65, 55,415.91 and 25,758.71 is: 38,658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,924.65 : 55,415.91 = 25,758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,924.65/55,415.91 = 25,758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,924.65x = 55,415.91 × 25,758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,924.65x = 1,427,442,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,442,355.08/36,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,658.25

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