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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.43, 49,772.41 and 27,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.43, 49,772.41 and 27,095.34 is: 37,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.43 : 49,772.41 = 27,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.43/49,772.41 = 27,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.43x = 49,772.41 × 27,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.43x = 1,348,600,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,600,490.48/36,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,395.24

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