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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,033.38, 49,742.64 and 27,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,033.38, 49,742.64 and 27,083.76 is: 37,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,033.38 : 49,742.64 = 27,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,033.38/49,742.64 = 27,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,033.38x = 49,742.64 × 27,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,033.38x = 1,347,217,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,217,723.53/36,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,388.05

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