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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,469.44, 50,327.84 and 19,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,469.44, 50,327.84 and 19,702.44 is: 27,189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,469.44 : 50,327.84 = 19,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,469.44/50,327.84 = 19,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,469.44x = 50,327.84 × 19,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,469.44x = 991,581,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,581,247.93/36,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,189.37

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