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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,021.34, 49,709.52 and 20,105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,021.34, 49,709.52 and 20,105.78 is: 27,746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,021.34 : 49,709.52 = 20,105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,021.34/49,709.52 = 20,105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,021.34x = 49,709.52 × 20,105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,021.34x = 999,448,673.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,448,673.03/36,021.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,746.02

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