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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,227.66, 49,989.35 and 20,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,227.66, 49,989.35 and 20,094.73 is: 27,728.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,227.66 : 49,989.35 = 20,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,227.66/49,989.35 = 20,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,227.66x = 49,989.35 × 20,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,227.66x = 1,004,522,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,522,697.58/36,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,728.06

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