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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,462.13, 50,317.74 and 19,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,462.13, 50,317.74 and 19,695.13 is: 27,179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,462.13 : 50,317.74 = 19,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,462.13/50,317.74 = 19,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,462.13x = 50,317.74 × 19,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,462.13x = 991,014,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,014,179.02/36,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,179.28

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