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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,572, 50,497.88 and 28,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,572, 50,497.88 and 28,060.60 is: 38,745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,572 : 50,497.88 = 28,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,572/50,497.88 = 28,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,572x = 50,497.88 × 28,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,572x = 1,417,000,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,000,811.53/36,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,745.51

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