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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,637.80, 50,607.62 and 27,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,637.80, 50,607.62 and 27,097.08 is: 37,429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,637.80 : 50,607.62 = 27,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,637.80/50,607.62 = 27,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,637.80x = 50,607.62 × 27,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,637.80x = 1,371,318,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,318,727.75/36,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,429.07

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