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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,982.90, 50,974.24 and 28,027.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,982.90, 50,974.24 and 28,027.54 is: 38,630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,982.90 : 50,974.24 = 28,027.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,982.90/50,974.24 = 28,027.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,982.90x = 50,974.24 × 28,027.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,982.90x = 1,428,682,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,682,550.57/36,982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,630.90

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