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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,023.98, 49,713.88 and 19,891.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,023.98, 49,713.88 and 19,891.25 is: 27,450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,023.98 : 49,713.88 = 19,891.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,023.98/49,713.88 = 19,891.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,023.98x = 49,713.88 × 19,891.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,023.98x = 988,871,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,871,071.09/36,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,450.36

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