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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,942.72, 55,413.66 and 25,067.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,942.72, 55,413.66 and 25,067.10 is: 37,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,942.72 : 55,413.66 = 25,067.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,942.72/55,413.66 = 25,067.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,942.72x = 55,413.66 × 25,067.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,942.72x = 1,389,059,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,059,756.59/36,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,600.37

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