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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,233.94, 50,005.06 and 27,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,233.94, 50,005.06 and 27,265.52 is: 37,628.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,233.94 : 50,005.06 = 27,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,233.94/50,005.06 = 27,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,233.94x = 50,005.06 × 27,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,233.94x = 1,363,413,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,413,963.53/36,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,628.09

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