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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,511.97, 50,386.66 and 19,744.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,511.97, 50,386.66 and 19,744.97 is: 27,248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,511.97 : 50,386.66 = 19,744.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,511.97/50,386.66 = 19,744.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,511.97x = 50,386.66 × 19,744.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,511.97x = 994,882,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,882,788.80/36,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,248.13

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