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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,538.08, 50,422.68 and 19,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,538.08, 50,422.68 and 19,771.08 is: 27,284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,538.08 : 50,422.68 = 19,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,538.08/50,422.68 = 19,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,538.08x = 50,422.68 × 19,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,538.08x = 996,910,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,910,840.09/36,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,284.16

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