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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,326.61, 50,131.33 and 19,974.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,326.61, 50,131.33 and 19,974.51 is: 27,565.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,326.61 : 50,131.33 = 19,974.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,326.61/50,131.33 = 19,974.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,326.61x = 50,131.33 × 19,974.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,326.61x = 1,001,348,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,348,829.14/36,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,565.16

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