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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,348.67, 50,161.76 and 19,996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,348.67, 50,161.76 and 19,996.57 is: 27,595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,348.67 : 50,161.76 = 19,996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,348.67/50,161.76 = 19,996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,348.67x = 50,161.76 × 19,996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,348.67x = 1,003,063,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,063,145.16/36,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,595.59

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