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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,964.08, 50,991.48 and 25,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,964.08, 50,991.48 and 25,023.24 is: 34,519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,964.08 : 50,991.48 = 25,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,964.08/50,991.48 = 25,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,964.08x = 50,991.48 × 25,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,964.08x = 1,275,972,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,972,042.00/36,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,519.24

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