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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,507, 50,379.72 and 19,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,507, 50,379.72 and 19,740 is: 27,241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,507 : 50,379.72 = 19,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,507/50,379.72 = 19,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,507x = 50,379.72 × 19,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,507x = 994,495,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,495,672.80/36,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,241.23

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