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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,491.61, 50,358.49 and 19,724.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,491.61, 50,358.49 and 19,724.61 is: 27,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,491.61 : 50,358.49 = 19,724.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,491.61/50,358.49 = 19,724.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,491.61x = 50,358.49 × 19,724.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,491.61x = 993,301,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,301,575.44/36,491.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,220.00

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