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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,469.33, 50,327.69 and 19,702.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,469.33, 50,327.69 and 19,702.33 is: 27,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,469.33 : 50,327.69 = 19,702.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,469.33/50,327.69 = 19,702.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,469.33x = 50,327.69 × 19,702.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,469.33x = 991,572,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,572,532.19/36,469.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,189.22

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