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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,464.33, 50,320.80 and 19,697.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,464.33, 50,320.80 and 19,697.33 is: 27,182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,464.33 : 50,320.80 = 19,697.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,464.33/50,320.80 = 19,697.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,464.33x = 50,320.80 × 19,697.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,464.33x = 991,185,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,185,151.86/36,464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,182.33

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