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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,465.21, 50,321.97 and 19,698.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,465.21, 50,321.97 and 19,698.21 is: 27,183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,465.21 : 50,321.97 = 19,698.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,465.21/50,321.97 = 19,698.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,465.21x = 50,321.97 × 19,698.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,465.21x = 991,252,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,252,732.67/36,465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,183.52

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