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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,511.64, 50,386.04 and 19,744.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,511.64, 50,386.04 and 19,744.64 is: 27,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,511.64 : 50,386.04 = 19,744.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,511.64/50,386.04 = 19,744.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,511.64x = 50,386.04 × 19,744.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,511.64x = 994,854,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,854,220.83/36,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,247.59

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