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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,310.79, 54,512.83 and 27,996.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,310.79, 54,512.83 and 27,996.09 is: 42,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,310.79 : 54,512.83 = 27,996.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,310.79/54,512.83 = 27,996.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,310.79x = 54,512.83 × 27,996.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,310.79x = 1,526,146,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,146,094.83/36,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,030.10

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