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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,908.66, 50,962.97 and 29,715.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,908.66, 50,962.97 and 29,715.73 is: 41,031.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,908.66 : 50,962.97 = 29,715.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,908.66/50,962.97 = 29,715.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,908.66x = 50,962.97 × 29,715.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,908.66x = 1,514,401,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,401,803.40/36,908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,031.07

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