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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.24, 49,689.88 and 20,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.24, 49,689.88 and 20,091.52 is: 27,726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.24 : 49,689.88 = 20,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.24/49,689.88 = 20,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.24x = 49,689.88 × 20,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.24x = 998,345,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,345,217.82/36,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,726.24

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