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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,511.65, 50,386.13 and 19,744.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,511.65, 50,386.13 and 19,744.65 is: 27,247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,511.65 : 50,386.13 = 19,744.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,511.65/50,386.13 = 19,744.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,511.65x = 50,386.13 × 19,744.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,511.65x = 994,856,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,856,501.70/36,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,247.65

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