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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.66, 50,982.35 and 27,287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.66, 50,982.35 and 27,287.29 is: 37,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.66 : 50,982.35 = 27,287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.66/50,982.35 = 27,287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.66x = 50,982.35 × 27,287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.66x = 1,391,170,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,170,096.62/36,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,645.32

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