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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,951.42, 50,977.86 and 27,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,951.42, 50,977.86 and 27,284.04 is: 37,640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,951.42 : 50,977.86 = 27,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,951.42/50,977.86 = 27,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,951.42x = 50,977.86 × 27,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,951.42x = 1,390,881,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,881,971.35/36,951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,640.83

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