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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,456.14, 50,309.46 and 19,689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,456.14, 50,309.46 and 19,689.14 is: 27,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,456.14 : 50,309.46 = 19,689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,456.14/50,309.46 = 19,689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,456.14x = 50,309.46 × 19,689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,456.14x = 990,550,001.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,550,001.26/36,456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,171.01

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