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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,642.67, 50,511.76 and 28,671.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,642.67, 50,511.76 and 28,671.05 is: 39,522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,642.67 : 50,511.76 = 28,671.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,642.67/50,511.76 = 28,671.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,642.67x = 50,511.76 × 28,671.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,642.67x = 1,448,225,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,225,251.15/36,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,522.92

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