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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,944.74, 55,416.66 and 25,069.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,944.74, 55,416.66 and 25,069.09 is: 37,603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,944.74 : 55,416.66 = 25,069.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,944.74/55,416.66 = 25,069.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,944.74x = 55,416.66 × 25,069.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,944.74x = 1,389,245,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,245,237.04/36,944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,603.33

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