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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,709.98, 50,684.14 and 28,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,709.98, 50,684.14 and 28,196.88 is: 38,930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,709.98 : 50,684.14 = 28,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,709.98/50,684.14 = 28,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,709.98x = 50,684.14 × 28,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,709.98x = 1,429,134,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,134,458.66/36,709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,930.41

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