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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,969.60, 50,996.88 and 25,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,969.60, 50,996.88 and 25,011.84 is: 34,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,969.60 : 50,996.88 = 25,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,969.60/50,996.88 = 25,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,969.60x = 50,996.88 × 25,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,969.60x = 1,275,525,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,525,803.06/36,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,502.02

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