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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.60, 50,992.74 and 25,008.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.60, 50,992.74 and 25,008.84 is: 34,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.60 : 50,992.74 = 25,008.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.60/50,992.74 = 25,008.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.60x = 50,992.74 × 25,008.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.60x = 1,275,269,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,269,275.82/36,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,497.88

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