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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,955.08, 51,333.10 and 36,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,955.08, 51,333.10 and 36,382.73 is: 50,538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,955.08 : 51,333.10 = 36,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,955.08/51,333.10 = 36,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,955.08x = 51,333.10 × 36,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,955.08x = 1,867,637,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,637,969.74/36,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,538.06

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