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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,256.80, 50,085.36 and 27,979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,256.80, 50,085.36 and 27,979.68 is: 38,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,256.80 : 50,085.36 = 27,979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,256.80/50,085.36 = 27,979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,256.80x = 50,085.36 × 27,979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,256.80x = 1,401,372,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,372,345.48/36,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,651.30

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