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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,618.99, 50,497.83 and 27,566.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,618.99, 50,497.83 and 27,566.02 is: 38,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,618.99 : 50,497.83 = 27,566.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,618.99/50,497.83 = 27,566.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,618.99x = 50,497.83 × 27,566.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,618.99x = 1,392,024,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,024,254.86/36,618.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,013.73

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