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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,636.05, 52,002.30 and 36,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,636.05, 52,002.30 and 36,289 is: 50,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,636.05 : 52,002.30 = 36,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,636.05/52,002.30 = 36,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,636.05x = 52,002.30 × 36,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,636.05x = 1,887,111,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,111,464.70/37,636.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,141.06

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