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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.68, 53,934.72 and 27,144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.68, 53,934.72 and 27,144.96 is: 40,659.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.68 : 53,934.72 = 27,144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.68/53,934.72 = 27,144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.68x = 53,934.72 × 27,144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.68x = 1,464,055,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,055,817.01/36,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,659.54

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