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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,975.14, 55,461.86 and 25,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,975.14, 55,461.86 and 25,099.28 is: 37,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,975.14 : 55,461.86 = 25,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,975.14/55,461.86 = 25,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,975.14x = 55,461.86 × 25,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,975.14x = 1,392,052,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,052,753.46/36,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,648.34

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