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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,907.98, 55,241.55 and 28,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,907.98, 55,241.55 and 28,094.28 is: 42,049.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,907.98 : 55,241.55 = 28,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,907.98/55,241.55 = 28,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,907.98x = 55,241.55 × 28,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,907.98x = 1,551,971,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,971,573.33/36,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,049.76

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