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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,492.68, 50,382.88 and 27,979.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,492.68, 50,382.88 and 27,979.02 is: 38,628.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,492.68 : 50,382.88 = 27,979.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,492.68/50,382.88 = 27,979.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,492.68x = 50,382.88 × 27,979.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,492.68x = 1,409,663,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,663,607.18/36,492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,628.67

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