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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,459.38, 50,313.97 and 19,692.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,459.38, 50,313.97 and 19,692.38 is: 27,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,459.38 : 50,313.97 = 19,692.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,459.38/50,313.97 = 19,692.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,459.38x = 50,313.97 × 19,692.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,459.38x = 990,801,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,801,589.59/36,459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,175.50

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