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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,962.08, 55,423.60 and 25,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,962.08, 55,423.60 and 25,278.64 is: 37,904.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,962.08 : 55,423.60 = 25,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,962.08/55,423.60 = 25,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,962.08x = 55,423.60 × 25,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,962.08x = 1,401,033,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,033,231.90/36,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,904.61

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