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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,462.63, 50,318.43 and 19,695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,462.63, 50,318.43 and 19,695.63 is: 27,179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,462.63 : 50,318.43 = 19,695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,462.63/50,318.43 = 19,695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,462.63x = 50,318.43 × 19,695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,462.63x = 991,053,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,053,179.46/36,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,179.97

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