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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,468, 50,325.88 and 19,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,468, 50,325.88 and 19,701 is: 27,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,468 : 50,325.88 = 19,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,468/50,325.88 = 19,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,468x = 50,325.88 × 19,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,468x = 991,470,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,470,161.88/36,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,187.40

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