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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,469.77, 50,279.54 and 27,356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,469.77, 50,279.54 and 27,356.39 is: 37,715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,469.77 : 50,279.54 = 27,356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,469.77/50,279.54 = 27,356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,469.77x = 50,279.54 × 27,356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,469.77x = 1,375,466,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,466,993.62/36,469.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,715.26

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