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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,541.76, 50,427.76 and 19,774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,541.76, 50,427.76 and 19,774.76 is: 27,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,541.76 : 50,427.76 = 19,774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,541.76/50,427.76 = 19,774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,541.76x = 50,427.76 × 19,774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,541.76x = 997,196,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,196,851.34/36,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,289.24

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