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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.54, 49,692.90 and 20,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.54, 49,692.90 and 20,095.12 is: 27,732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.54 : 49,692.90 = 20,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.54/49,692.90 = 20,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.54x = 49,692.90 × 20,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.54x = 998,584,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,584,788.65/36,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,732.66

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