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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,471.94, 50,331.29 and 19,704.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,471.94, 50,331.29 and 19,704.94 is: 27,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,471.94 : 50,331.29 = 19,704.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,471.94/50,331.29 = 19,704.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,471.94x = 50,331.29 × 19,704.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,471.94x = 991,774,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,774,825.22/36,471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,192.82

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