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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,462.39, 50,318.10 and 19,695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,462.39, 50,318.10 and 19,695.39 is: 27,179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,462.39 : 50,318.10 = 19,695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,462.39/50,318.10 = 19,695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,462.39x = 50,318.10 × 19,695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,462.39x = 991,034,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,034,603.56/36,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,179.64

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