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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,149.37, 49,901.85 and 27,199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,149.37, 49,901.85 and 27,199.08 is: 37,546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,149.37 : 49,901.85 = 27,199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,149.37/49,901.85 = 27,199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,149.37x = 49,901.85 × 27,199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,149.37x = 1,357,284,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,284,410.30/36,149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,546.56

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