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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,607.07, 50,546.42 and 28,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,607.07, 50,546.42 and 28,095.72 is: 38,794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,607.07 : 50,546.42 = 28,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,607.07/50,546.42 = 28,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,607.07x = 50,546.42 × 28,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,607.07x = 1,420,137,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,137,922.84/36,607.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,794.09

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