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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,491.96, 50,358.87 and 19,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,491.96, 50,358.87 and 19,724.96 is: 27,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,491.96 : 50,358.87 = 19,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,491.96/50,358.87 = 19,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,491.96x = 50,358.87 × 19,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,491.96x = 993,326,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,326,444.60/36,491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,220.42

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