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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,464.44, 50,320.92 and 19,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,464.44, 50,320.92 and 19,697.44 is: 27,182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,464.44 : 50,320.92 = 19,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,464.44/50,320.92 = 19,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,464.44x = 50,320.92 × 19,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,464.44x = 991,193,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,193,302.44/36,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,182.46

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