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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,473.88, 50,333.96 and 19,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,473.88, 50,333.96 and 19,706.88 is: 27,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,473.88 : 50,333.96 = 19,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,473.88/50,333.96 = 19,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,473.88x = 50,333.96 × 19,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,473.88x = 991,925,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,925,309.64/36,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,195.50

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