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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,985.36, 55,486.68 and 25,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,985.36, 55,486.68 and 25,304.08 is: 37,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,985.36 : 55,486.68 = 25,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,985.36/55,486.68 = 25,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,985.36x = 55,486.68 × 25,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,985.36x = 1,404,039,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,039,389.65/36,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,962.03

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