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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,949.42, 50,975.10 and 27,282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,949.42, 50,975.10 and 27,282.04 is: 37,638.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,949.42 : 50,975.10 = 27,282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,949.42/50,975.10 = 27,282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,949.42x = 50,975.10 × 27,282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,949.42x = 1,390,704,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,704,780.92/36,949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,638.07

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