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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,125.15, 49,866.08 and 27,198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,125.15, 49,866.08 and 27,198.54 is: 37,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,125.15 : 49,866.08 = 27,198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,125.15/49,866.08 = 27,198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,125.15x = 49,866.08 × 27,198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,125.15x = 1,356,284,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,284,435.53/36,125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,544.06

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