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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,467.76, 50,325.52 and 19,700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,467.76, 50,325.52 and 19,700.76 is: 27,187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,467.76 : 50,325.52 = 19,700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,467.76/50,325.52 = 19,700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,467.76x = 50,325.52 × 19,700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,467.76x = 991,450,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,450,991.40/36,467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,187.05

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