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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,053.73, 49,683.24 and 27,565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,053.73, 49,683.24 and 27,565.47 is: 37,986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,053.73 : 49,683.24 = 27,565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,053.73/49,683.24 = 27,565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,053.73x = 49,683.24 × 27,565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,053.73x = 1,369,541,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,541,861.72/36,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,986.14

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