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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,474.62, 50,334.98 and 19,707.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,474.62, 50,334.98 and 19,707.62 is: 27,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,474.62 : 50,334.98 = 19,707.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,474.62/50,334.98 = 19,707.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,474.62x = 50,334.98 × 19,707.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,474.62x = 991,982,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,982,658.55/36,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,196.52

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