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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,476.78, 50,337.95 and 19,709.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,476.78, 50,337.95 and 19,709.78 is: 27,199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,476.78 : 50,337.95 = 19,709.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,476.78/50,337.95 = 19,709.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,476.78x = 50,337.95 × 19,709.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,476.78x = 992,149,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,149,947.45/36,476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,199.49

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