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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,059.46, 49,761.93 and 19,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,059.46, 49,761.93 and 19,926.32 is: 27,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,059.46 : 49,761.93 = 19,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,059.46/49,761.93 = 19,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,059.46x = 49,761.93 × 19,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,059.46x = 991,572,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,572,141.00/36,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,498.25

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