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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,466.76, 50,324.14 and 19,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,466.76, 50,324.14 and 19,699.76 is: 27,185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,466.76 : 50,324.14 = 19,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,466.76/50,324.14 = 19,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,466.76x = 50,324.14 × 19,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,466.76x = 991,373,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,373,236.76/36,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,185.67

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