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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,253.67, 50,030.55 and 27,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,253.67, 50,030.55 and 27,162.90 is: 37,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,253.67 : 50,030.55 = 27,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,253.67/50,030.55 = 27,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,253.67x = 50,030.55 × 27,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,253.67x = 1,358,974,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,974,826.60/36,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,485.17

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