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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,461.76, 50,317.22 and 19,694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,461.76, 50,317.22 and 19,694.76 is: 27,178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,461.76 : 50,317.22 = 19,694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,461.76/50,317.22 = 19,694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,461.76x = 50,317.22 × 19,694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,461.76x = 990,985,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,985,571.77/36,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.76

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