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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,465.52, 50,322.44 and 19,698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,465.52, 50,322.44 and 19,698.52 is: 27,183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,465.52 : 50,322.44 = 19,698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,465.52/50,322.44 = 19,698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,465.52x = 50,322.44 × 19,698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,465.52x = 991,277,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,277,590.79/36,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,183.97

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