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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,034.38, 49,744.02 and 27,084.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,034.38, 49,744.02 and 27,084.76 is: 37,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,034.38 : 49,744.02 = 27,084.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,034.38/49,744.02 = 27,084.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,034.38x = 49,744.02 × 27,084.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,034.38x = 1,347,304,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,304,843.14/36,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,389.43

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