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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,511.19, 50,385.44 and 19,744.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,511.19, 50,385.44 and 19,744.19 is: 27,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,511.19 : 50,385.44 = 19,744.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,511.19/50,385.44 = 19,744.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,511.19x = 50,385.44 × 19,744.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,511.19x = 994,819,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,819,623.99/36,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,246.98

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