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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,470.76, 50,329.66 and 19,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,470.76, 50,329.66 and 19,703.76 is: 27,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,470.76 : 50,329.66 = 19,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,470.76/50,329.66 = 19,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,470.76x = 50,329.66 × 19,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,470.76x = 991,683,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,683,541.52/36,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,191.19

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